CREDENTIALING OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF TAX COLLECTION AND OTHER STATE REVENUE SERVICES UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE NEW PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT LAW.

The Secretariat of Finance (Secretaria da Fazenda) in Palmas, Tocantins, is issuing a call for credentialing financial institutions to provide services for the collection of taxes and other state revenues. This process is being conducted under the new Brazilian Procurement and Contracts Law (Lei 14.133/2021), specifically Article 79, item II, which allows for credentialing when the selection of the contractor is at the discretion of the direct beneficiary of the service. The estimated total value for these services is R$ 21,088,823.37. The credentialing process aims to establish a roster of qualified financial institutions capable of efficiently and securely managing state revenue collection. Interested institutions are invited to submit their proposals, with the submission deadline set for March 12, 2027, at 08:00. This initiative seeks to modernize and streamline the state's revenue collection mechanisms, ensuring compliance with current legislation and optimizing financial operations. The selection process will focus on the institutions' capacity, reliability, and proposed methodologies for tax and revenue collection.

This is a services contract in the finance and banking, information and communication technology and legal services sectors, with a focus on Taxation, Legislative Drafting, Contract Law and Anti Corruption. Located in Brazil, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BRL 21.1 million. Proposals must be submitted before March 12, 2027.

Published through Brazil PNCP, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the finance and banking sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.