Private Counsel Debt Collection, New York Western District

Solicitation DJJB-14-RFP-0849 was issued by the Department of Justice, JMD Procurement Services Staff, to secure professional legal services for private counsel debt collection within the Western District of New York. This full and open competition aimed to result in multiple awards to assist U.S. Attorneys in recovering delinquent debts owed to the federal government. The contract structure consists of a base year followed by four option periods, with a workload split estimated at 80 percent contingency-based unsecured debt collection and 20 percent foreclosure actions. The pricing model utilizes a variety of Contract Line Item Numbers, including contingency fees for unsecured debts and fixed rates for foreclosures, evictions, and bankruptcy proceedings, alongside hourly rates for attorneys and paralegals. Offerors were required to submit comprehensive technical and price proposals and provide certifications regarding federal felony convictions and delinquent tax liabilities. Evaluation criteria focused on the determination of reasonable unit prices and technical capabilities, with specific guidelines provided for case assignments, reimbursable expenses for title searches, and the management of payment plans and file closures.