Purchase of County Property Tax Liens

This informal request for proposals (IRFP) seeks one or more qualified vendors to purchase and directly service delinquent property‑tax lien certificates in Cuyahoga County for the two‑year period Nov 1 2025 through Nov 30 2027. The County will sell the liens at face redemption value (tax, interest, penalties, and fees) and requires the vendor to handle all collection, payment‑plan administration, and required notices in compliance with Ohio Revised Code §§ 5721.30‑5721.43. Vendors must be members of the National Tax Lien Association, have Ohio experience, and may not subcontract the work. The solicitation lists extensive exclusions (redeemed liens, bankruptcy, homestead exemption, VAPAC‑identified vacant/abandoned parcels, Equity‑Zone parcels, residential parcels under $100 k, delinquencies under $1 k, etc.). Reporting, data‑access, and real‑time status updates are mandatory, and the County may award the authority to more than one vendor. No specific contract value or awardee is disclosed. • Scope: purchase + service of all eligible tax‑lien certificates county‑wide for a 2‑year window. • Vendor qualifications: NTLA membership, Ohio experience, no subcontracting, insurance requirements, and ability to provide ongoing reporting. • Exclusions: redeemed, repayment‑plan, bankruptcy/foreclosure, homestead, VAPAC‑listed vacant/abandoned parcels, Equity‑Zone parcels, residential < $100 k, delinquent balance < $1 k. • Award: portal status “Awarded” but vendor identity not provided in the source documents.