Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Newport, Rhode Island is requesting proposals for a Nationally Licensed Debt Collection Service, to provide debt collection services for emergency management rescue and medical services, motor vehicle and tangible property tax bills, fire boxes, industrial pretreatment services (IPP), and other receivables that become uncollectible from time to time. Note that real property taxes are specifically excluded from collection services. The Contractor must be nationally licensed and will be responsible for meeting all requirements for licensing and certifications to perform the scope of services listed in the RFP document. The Contractor will comply with any and all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The Contractor shall conduct the collection of debt in a professional and ethical manner.