Legal Process Services

The City of Mesa issued an RFP for Legal Process Services, requiring a vendor to serve legal documents (orders of protection, injunctions, etc.), provide electronic filing of affidavits, and handle courier deliveries. The contract is a three‑year, flat‑fee agreement with an optional two‑year renewal, allowing 24/7 service with up to three attempts per request and a minimum 40 % success rate. The award was made to Hot Shot Legal Services, LLC, a Mesa‑based firm, with an annual fee of $150,000 (estimated). • Core duties: process‑serving, electronic affidavit filing via AZPOINT, and courier services for municipal courts and police department. • Performance metrics: 3 service attempts, 2‑business‑day affidavit filing, monthly reporting, and a 40 % success‑service threshold. • Contract terms: 3‑year base term (Nov 1 2025‑Oct 30 2028), flat‑fee pricing, required insurance, lawful‑presence compliance, and month‑to‑month extensions up to 6 months.