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OpenSolicitation 4851

City of New Orleans Bankruptcy and Legal Services for Ad Valorem Taxes

Buyer
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Place of performance
New Orleans, Louisiana
Submission deadline
Dec 1, 2026

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AI summary

The City of New Orleans seeks proposals for bankruptcy and legal services to accurately bill, collect, and disburse ad valorem taxes. The selected contractor will represent the city in bankruptcy actions involving debtors who owe delinquent ad valorem taxes, file timely proofs of claim, and deliver other related legal services. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations performing work offsite. Interested respondents must participate in a pre-submittal conference on November 13, 2026, submit all questions by November 20, 2026, and submit final proposals by December 1, 2026. A selection committee evaluates proposals based on technical criteria, including understanding the project (up to 10 points), proposed methodology (up to 40 points), and a management plan (up to 25 points).

Scope of work

  • Represent the City of New Orleans in actions wherein the City is a creditor
  • Represent the City in bankruptcy actions where the debtor owes delinquent ad valorem taxes
  • File timely proofs of claim on behalf of the City
  • Provide other related legal services needed by the department under the direction of the Department of Law
  • Obtain prior approval from the City Attorney or designee for legal representation decisions
  • Perform legal and title research, noticing, and legal filings
  • Handle property abstracting, pre-screening, closing sales, and auction costs if required

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Understanding the Project0 – 10 Points
Proposed Methodology for the Project0 – 40 Points
Management Plan for the Project0 – 25 Points
Experience and Qualifications0 – 10 Points
Pricing Proposal0 – 15 Points

Minimum qualifications

  • Proven historical experience with similar projects
  • Capacity to conduct all required research, noticing, legal filings, and documentation
  • Ability to shield the City from liability through experience in legal/title research
  • Assigned personnel must have experience on similar projects
  • Must be registered on the BRASS Supplier Portal to respond
  • Possess adequate insurance for the work described

Documents to include with your response

  • Submittal Letter signed by an authorized agent
  • Technical Proposal
  • Price Proposal
  • Attachment B - DBE Compliance Form-3 (if applicable)
  • Attachment C1 or C2 - Organizational Conflicts of Interest Certification (notarized)
  • Attachment D - Responsibility Questionnaire
  • Attachment E - Acknowledgement of Addenda Form
  • Attachment E - Section 3 Plan (if applicable)
  • At least 2 entity references and at least 2 letters of reference from previous clients
  • Evidence of required insurance (properly completed ACORD Form if available)

How to submit

Method
Electronic via BRASS Supplier Portal (preferred) or physical submission in person/by courier
Instructions
Electronic submissions via BRASS require 2 separate PDF files: technical proposal and price proposal. Physical submissions require one printed signed hardcopy of technical proposal and one printed signed hardcopy of price proposal in separate sealed envelopes delivered to Bureau of Purchasing, 1300 Perdido Street, Suite 4W07, New Orleans, LA 70112.
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