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Approve a three-year contract with National Court Research, effective December 1, 2025 through December 1, 2028, in the amount of $255,000 to provide service of process of legal documents, with an option for two additional years at $90,000 per year; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Child Support Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a three-year contract with National Court Research, effective December 1, 2025 through December 1, 2028, in the amount of $255,000 to provide service of process of legal documents, with an option for two additional years at $90,000 per year; and
2. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) contracts with a private vendor to serve court documents needed to establish and enforce child support in Solano County. The current contract for legal service of process expires February 28, 2026 necessitating award of a new contract to avoid interruption in services to DCSS customers.
Each month, Solano County DCSS generates approximately 120 legal documents, including Subpoenas, Orders to Show Cause, Summons and Complaints, and Notice of Motions. Pursuant to the California Code of Civil Procedures, these documents must be personally served. Personal service is primarily achieved using a professional service of process company. Approximately 60 percent of the legal documents are served upon individuals residing in Solano County, and 40 percent are served within California counties outside of Solano County. Occasionally service is req...
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