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Page 1 of 13 <br />#2068906v1 <br />AGREEMENT FOR COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES <br />BETWEEN BC SERVICES, INC. AND <br />CITY OF SANTA ANA <br />THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 5th day of August, 2025 by and between BC <br />Services, Inc. (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation <br />organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”). <br />RECITALS <br />A.On March 12, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposal No 25-040 (“RFP”) by which <br />it sought to retain a firm having the required skill and knowledge in general collection <br />agency services. <br />B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was selected by the City. Consultant <br />represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the City described <br />in the scope of work that was included in the RFP. The RFP is referenced herein as if <br />incorporated in full. <br />C.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is <br />knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this <br />Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be <br />expected from a professional consulting firm in the field. <br />NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the <br />terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: <br />1.SCOPE OF SERVICES <br />Consultant shall perform during the term of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations <br />including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully <br />and adequately complete the services described and set forth below and in Scope of Services - <br />Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference. <br />2.COMPENSATION <br />a.Consultant shall provide services on a contingency basis and retain commission on all <br />monies actually collected on assigned accounts, whether paid to City or Consultant, at <br />the following rates: <br />i.14.5% for all first and second placement accounts receivable initially placed for <br />collection with Consultant beginning September 1, 2025; <br />ii.25% for all second placement accounts receivable initially placed for collection <br />with Consultant beginning January 1, 2026; and <br />iii.25% for accounts requiring City-authorized legal action whereas approval must <br />be obtained from City prior to initiating any legal action on an account. <br />EXHIBIT 1 <br />  <br />  <br />City Council 12 – 4 8/5/2025