The State of Nevada Purchasing Division on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Corrective Actions is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide debt collection services on behalf of the Bureau. The scope of work includes all means of debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, including establishing communications with claimants, managing repayment plans, verifying claimant information, locating and garnishing wages and bank accounts, and preparing and executing complaints or judgments against non-responsive claimants. The selected firm will perform the debt collection services at the discretion and direction of the NDEP, BCA. The contract is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2021, and end on June 30, 2025.
• The selected firm must be registered, licensed, bonded, and insured as required in the State of Nevada and be willing to become registered, licensed, bonded, and insured in California, Arizona, and Utah, if necessary.
• The selected firm must provide monthly communication reports and accounting details to the assigned NDEP, BCA, contract manager and NDEP, BCA, project manager.
• The selected firm must deliver debt collection services for a term of four years.
• The contract will be administered by the Bureau of Corrective Actions.
• The State of Nevada reserves the right to modify the RFP timeline and contract terms.