Blanket purchase order for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for process service…

The Florida Department of Children and Families has issued blanket purchase order C78492 to an unidentified prime contractor for process service delivery in support of Circuit 20 Children's Legal Services during the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contract covers the 20th Judicial Circuit, encompassing Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Lee Counties, with service capabilities extending statewide and beyond state borders on an as-needed basis. The contract establishes tiered pricing: standard service at $55 per process within the 20th Judicial Circuit, $95 per process for remaining Florida counties, $250 per process for out-of-state services, with expedited options available at double rates for rush service and triple rates for same-day priority service. Additional charges of $0.20 per page apply for printing services on documents exceeding 20 pages. The contract amount is $1,000.

This blanket purchase order replaces the prior fiscal year purchase order (C5C8B4) and designates Cassandra Evans at (239) 895-0196 as the primary contact, with authorization for use by multiple paralegals and attorneys within Children's Legal Services. The contract contemplates up to 1,000 process service transactions during the twelve-month performance period. The procurement is managed by the Florida Department of Children and Families to support court operations and legal proceedings related to children's services within the 20th Judicial Circuit jurisdiction.