Special Process Server

This contract provides personal process‑serving services for the 18th Judicial District Court’s non‑IV‑D child‑support and spousal‑maintenance cases. The County Trustee office will pay a fixed per‑serve fee to the vendor, who must be licensed in Kansas and capable of handling an estimated 20‑40 cases per month, with service performed at least three days before each hearing and proof of service filed within two days. The award was given to Red Spade Investigations, Inc., a local firm with multiple staff members, for a base term of two years and up to three one‑year renewal options. • Scope: Personal service of court documents, three attempts per packet, proof filing, possible testimony. • Performance metrics: Success rate (effectiveness) weighted 50 % in evaluation, data security 30 %, references 10 %, cost 10 %. • Compensation: $55 per successful serve, monthly invoicing, funded by enforcement fees from child‑support collections.