Intrastate Process Services - Department of Social Services

The Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division-Child Support is seeking private process server services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number RFPS30034902200718. The procurement is specifically for intrastate process services to serve legal documents within the state of Missouri, with a focus on successfully delivering legal process documents and providing bounty payments for service at newly discovered addresses. The contract period is one year with two optional one-year renewal periods, with services to be delivered to the Department of Social Services Family Support Division-Child Support office located in Jefferson City. Vendors must submit electronic responses through the MissouriBUYS system by November 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST, and a pre-proposal teleconference was scheduled for October 29, 2021. The RFP requires vendors to provide pricing for two line items: Intrastate Private Process Server Services (per successfully served document) and a bounty payment for service at newly discovered addresses. Evaluation of technical proposals will be based on specific criteria detailed in Attachment 4 of the solicitation documents.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating it is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no apparent preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation does not explicitly state a total contract value or budget range, though vendors are required to provide maximum pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. Payment terms are set at net 45 days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the best value to the state, with funding coming from the Missouri Department of Social Services. Vendors must complete and submit all required exhibits, including pricing pages, and are solely responsible for ensuring timely and complete submission of their proposals through the MissouriBUYS system.