Service of Process

Walworth County Corporation Counsel is issuing Request for Bid #26-004 for Service of Process support to the Child Support division. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide service of process for a range of legal documents, including summons and complaints, affidavits, subpoenas, orders, petitions, writs, motions, and other documents as requested by the County. Vendors must demonstrate capability to handle approximately 35 to 60 legal documents monthly with daily submission and provide nationwide service either directly or through subcontractors. Minimum qualifications require Wisconsin licensure and incorporation, at least five years of service of process experience with accounts of equal or larger scope, and no debarment status with the State of Wisconsin. Written questions are due March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., a final addendum will be issued March 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and sealed electronic bids are due March 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via the Bonfire Portal. Contract award is anticipated April 10, 2026, with an anticipated service start date of May 1, 2026. The contract term is two years with an option to extend for three additional one-year periods under the same terms by mutual consent, and services will be performed at Walworth County Corporation Counsel, 1800 County Road NN, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121.

The RFB contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types beyond the stated minimum qualifications. Bidders must provide separate pricing for standard service and same-day service options on the provided Pricing Sheet (BT-56NW), with all costs submitted as firm, not-to-exceed fees inclusive of labor, travel, mileage, supervision, and all other expenses. Walworth County budgets approximately $28,000 annually for service of process services. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, plus a $5,000,000 Excess/Umbrella Liability policy. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and all inquiries must be submitted electronically through Bonfire by the deadline; unauthorized contact with County employees may result in bid disqualification. All deliverables and products created during contract performance become the sole property of the County, and the contractor will be classified as an independent contractor responsible for all applicable taxes.