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proposer is fully qualified, well experienced, and well versed in the area of collection of ad valorem taxes on behalf of municipalities. Individuals or firms currently providing such services in the surrounding counties or areas adjacent to Paris are preferred, but a current actual presence is not required. Proposers will be required to provide specific resumes as to the individual or individuals who will actually be providing the tax collection services. The proposers should also indicate the accessability of the individuals performing the tax collection, where they will office, how often they will be available in the City of Paris, etc. The proposer should also provide other information demonstrating the proposer is aggressive, has a high percentage collection rate, or other indicia of success in the tax collection area. FIRMS OR INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT ONGOING, CURRENT TAX COLLECTION ACTIVITIES AND WITHOUT THEDEMONSTRATED BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS NEED NOT APPLY. Compensation: The City of Paris has already adopted necessary resolutions authorizing a fifteen percent (15%) penalty to be added to delinquent tax accounts in accordance with Section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code. The City is authorized to offer as compensation for tax collection services the fifteen percent (15%) of additional penalty assessed against ad valorem taxes payable to the City of Paris and delinquent on July 1 of each year, as well as all other attorney fees to be charged by the Texas Property Tax Code upon which tax suits have been filed, as compensation for the services to be provided hereunder. Contract: The proposer selected to serve as the City's Delinquent Tax Collection Attorney will be required to sign a professional services contract of a minimum of one year duration setting out the obligations of the attorney in performance of the duties as required. Selection Process: Proposers are encouraged to respond by fax or where possible e-mail to speed the process of selection. The City's fax number is (903) 782-9721 and the City's e-mail address is apinaltoglstarnet.com. Proposals by U.S. Mail will likewise be received. All proposals should be forwarded to the City of Paris no later than Friday, November 2, 2001. As proposals are received, they will be reviewed by the City Attorney and those deemed to qualify will be scheduled for personal interviews as soon as possible. THE CITY OF PARIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTLJNITY EMPLOYER. Any questions regarding this proposal, the scope of services, or other related matters, should be directed in writing by fax or other means to the above-referenced fax number and/or e-mail address. Following the interview process, formal selection will be made by the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas.