Private Collection of Municipal Court Debt

The Township of Wayne, New Jersey, through its Purchasing Division, has issued RFP 2441 to secure a professional vendor for the private collection of uncollected adjudicated debt generated by the Municipal Court. The contract covers a primary performance period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with optional extension years in 2030 and 2031. Pricing is structured as a percentage of the total amount collected rather than a fixed fee. Proposals are due by December 3, 2026, via the ProcureNow e-Procurement Portal and must include a detailed collection methodology, samples of all correspondence and forms to be used, and a pricing proposal for each year of the contract. Award decisions will be based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation factors including the vendor's history and experience with similar governmental entities, the qualifications of its principals, and the ability to communicate effectively with Township staff. Mandatory requirements for bidders include a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, a notarized Acknowledgement of Principal, and an Ownership Disclosure Certification for any stakeholder holding 10% or more interest. The successful contractor must also comply with the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and HIPAA regulations regarding the confidentiality of medical and law enforcement information. Final execution of the contract requires the submission of a Performance Bond and a Certificate of Insurance.