Process Server

Franklin County, Ohio is soliciting proposals for process server services to support its Child Support Enforcement Agency under RFP 2026-08-05, with proposals due April 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.

The scope encompasses approximately 2,000 personal service attempts annually across routine service (within three days), rush service (within eight hours), and unsuccessful service attempts following a minimum of three attempts per person per service request. Services must be available both within Franklin County and statewide across Ohio. The vendor must be capable of testifying in court when required and available to meet with agency staff as needed. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of active engagement in the process service business and adequate staffing to handle the anticipated volume.

All pricing must be all-inclusive of mileage, travel, service attempts, court appearances, document pickup, staff meetings, and miscellaneous expenses. Vendors must quote separate rates for routine service within Franklin County, routine service outside Franklin County, rush service within Franklin County, rush service outside Franklin County, and unsuccessful service attempts. The contract is contingent upon availability of non-federal and federal financial participation reimbursement funding and is governed by the JFS 7018 IV-D Service Contract. Vendors must register with Franklin County, provide a Certificate of Good Standing, completed affidavits regarding lobbying and delinquent personal property taxes, Form W-9, three professional references, and responses to a detailed questionnaire. Small and Emerging Business Enterprise (SEBE) information is collected for statistical purposes only and will not factor into award decisions. The proposal opening will occur virtually via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due March 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. The estimated contract start date is July 1, 2026.