HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2023-262RESOLUTION NO. 2023-262
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RAY KLEIN, INC., DBA PROFESSIONAL CREDIT, FOR
DEBT COLLECTION SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City refers unpaid invoices to a third -party collection service company;
and
WHEREAS, in June 2023, a Request for Proposals ("RFP") was issued for debt
collection services, and six firms submitted proposals and were deemed compatible with the
City's current software system to collect unpaid invoices, as shown below. These proposers
were each reviewed by the Revenue Division; and
WHEREAS, based on the professional qualifications and experience, quality of service,
performance, and negotiated prices proposed, staff recommends that the Lodi City Council award
the contract for collection services to Ray Klein, Inc., dba Professional Credit, because the service
meets the City's requirements and functionality needed to collect for unpaid invoices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby award the
contract and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement
with Ray Klein, Inc., dba Professional Credit, with the option of three one-year extensions for debt
collection services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (Res. No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to
the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make
clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: December 6, 2023
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-262 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held December 6, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Bregman, Craig, Nakanishi, Yepez, and
Mayor Hothi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2023-262
Collection Services Price
Ability Services LLC
5 -year contract
$2,715,025
CB Merchants
5 -year contract
$2,144,250
Online Information Systems
5 -year contract
$1,524,500
Cedars Business Services
5 -year contract
$1,495,750
Professional Credit
5 -year contract
$1,454,750
Rash Curtis & Associates
5 -year contract
$1,177,000
WHEREAS, based on the professional qualifications and experience, quality of service,
performance, and negotiated prices proposed, staff recommends that the Lodi City Council award
the contract for collection services to Ray Klein, Inc., dba Professional Credit, because the service
meets the City's requirements and functionality needed to collect for unpaid invoices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby award the
contract and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement
with Ray Klein, Inc., dba Professional Credit, with the option of three one-year extensions for debt
collection services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (Res. No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to
the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make
clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: December 6, 2023
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-262 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held December 6, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Bregman, Craig, Nakanishi, Yepez, and
Mayor Hothi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2023-262