Q&A #1.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers document issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five regarding a solicitation for process server services. FDOT District Five is requesting proposals to provide process servers for legal documents and related services on a local, statewide, and out-of-state basis, with the majority of services to be performed within FDOT District 5 as detailed in the solicitation's Exhibit "A" Scope of Services. Proposals are due no later than April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation is subject to change, and all notices of modifications (Addenda) will be posted on the Vendor Information Portal, requiring potential bidders to monitor the site for updates prior to bid submission.

All bidders, proposers, and respondents must register in Florida's MyFloridaMarketplace system. Out-of-state corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships must obtain authorization to do business in Florida through the Florida Department of State. Additionally, all bidders must be properly licensed if the services require individuals to be licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The document includes a reference link to the current contract and pricing information. Bidders are prohibited from contacting state employees or officers regarding the solicitation between its release and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency's posting of the notice of intended award, excluding weekends and state holidays.