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

The Department of Children and Families in Florida has awarded a blanket purchase order (Contract No. C79624) valued at $50,000.00 for legal service of process delivery. The contract is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and covers the service of summons and subpoenas for court hearings and trials pertaining to dependency cases involving parents of children in Circuit 17. The contractor will provide affidavits of service and non-service documentation to be presented as evidence in court proceedings. This purchase order succeeds the prior fiscal year purchase order C5B4EB.

The contract structure establishes an as-needed arrangement whereby the contractor will execute process service on a called-for basis, with the understanding that multiple service attempts may be required, particularly in Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) trials. Fees are established on a rate sheet basis, with the contract allowing for up to 50,000 units of service delivery. The authorized contact person is Sandra Elliott at (954) 308-2925. The prime contractor information is not specified in the award notice provided.