Specifications include, but are not limited to: All collection efforts shall follow the explicit guidelines prescribed by the Code of Virginia. B. Attorney’s fees and other costs of the sale as deemed by the court to be reasonable and proper shall be paid from the proceeds of the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes in accordance with Title 58.1 – 3969 of the Code of Virginia. Offerors should establish procedures to ensure that fees and costs are adequately covered by proceeds of property sales (i.e., dollar threshold for account referrals, minimum bids accepted for auctioned parcels, etc.) The County shall not reimburse for attorney’s fees or costs of the sale in those cases where the sale proceeds are insufficient to cover the taxes due, attorney’s fees and costs of the sale. 3. If a property is redeemed prior to the sale, the property owner/customer shall be responsible for paying attorney’s fees and costs in addition to the real estate taxes owed.C. Real estate taxes, penalties and interest collected should be remitted to the County on a monthly basis. Quarterly status reports should be provided to the County to include, at a minimum, the date the account was referred, status of the account (i.e., where the account is in the Judicial Sale process), any known issues and an estimated completion date.D. The required services shall be conducted in a manner which upholds the integrity and customer service standards of the County and conforms to all legal requirements stipulated in applicable statutes of the Code of Virginia. E. To ensure representation of the County at all property sales, all sale dates initiated as a result of the Judicial Sale process, should be approved in advance by the Treasurer.