IFB HD259002 Legal Support Services

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) HD259002 for comprehensive legal support services to be delivered statewide across all 58 California counties. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide professional legal services including court filings, service of process, court research, stenography, document scanning/copying, legal document printing, and related administrative support with multiple turnaround time options ranging from same-day to rush/ASAP services. The contract will be effective for one year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Key procurement dates include bid availability starting April 18, 2025, written questions due by May 2, 2025, and final bid submissions required by May 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Bid evaluation will be conducted using a lowest total adjusted average rates methodology, with six specific counties (Humboldt, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, and San Diego) receiving a 200% weighting in the assessment process.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, offering potential bid adjustments up to 5% for qualifying vendors. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with various state certification requirements, submitting multiple mandatory attachments including references, financial documents, and declarations. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement appears designed to establish a single comprehensive legal support services vendor capable of handling diverse legal support needs across California's counties. Bidders will need to demonstrate significant administrative and legal support capabilities, with a focus on statewide service delivery and responsiveness. Although specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the statewide scope and multi-county service requirements suggest a substantial potential contract opportunity for the selected vendor.