06926B0001-Summons Services outside NYC

The City of New York Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking competitive sealed‑bid proposals to provide nationwide summons‑service (process‑serving) for civil child‑support matters. The contractor must serve summons and subpoenas across all U.S. states (including Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and other international locations) and within New York City as an added scope, complying with strict service‑attempt timing, affidavit documentation, and record‑keeping requirements. The three‑year contract (with a possible 36‑month renewal) is a fixed‑price, unit‑rate agreement covering successful, unsuccessful, and rush service types, with a total contract ceiling of approximately $1.2 million plus a $15,000 allowance. • Serve summons/subpoenas personally, via alternate personal service, or nail‑and‑mail, meeting an 8‑day‑pre‑hearing window and three‑attempt requirement (morning, afternoon, evening). • Provide detailed affidavits, maintain logs for 21 years, and support electronic submission through PASSPort. • Meet licensing, insurance, and MWBE compliance; adhere to liquidated‑damage penalties ($100 per violation) and a $900 overall witness‑fee cap.