Legal Process Services

Rockland County is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive legal process services on a statewide and out-of-state basis through a Request for Bid (RFB). The procurement requires a vendor with extensive knowledge of New York legal service of process provisions across multiple statutory frameworks, including Civil Practice Law and Rules, Surrogate's Court Procedure Act, Family Court Act, Mental Hygiene Law, Social Services Law, Real Property Tax Law, and Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. Interested vendors must register and download the official solicitation through either www.bidnetdirect.com or https://rocklandgov.bonfirehub.com/portal, with all official documents distributed exclusively through these platforms. The bid is due on May 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a contract term of one year and four potential one-year renewal options. Vendors are instructed to direct any questions about the solicitation to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us, ensuring they obtain only official bid documents to guarantee receipt of all attachments and addenda.

The solicitation does not include a service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside, meaning the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. The current documentation indicates that Serenity Civil Preparation Services has been awarded an identical or substantially similar contract within the past five years, suggesting some existing market context. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the countywide and multi-jurisdictional scope suggests a potentially significant contract value. The procurement covers all New York State counties, indicating a broad geographic service requirement. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of New York legal process service regulations and the ability to perform services across various judicial and administrative contexts.