A restricted period is currently in effect for this Procurement and it will remain in effect until
approval of the Contract. Proposers are prohibited from contact related to this procurement with
any City of Albany employee other than the designated contacts listed below refer to:
Designated Contacts for this Procurement:
For Project Specific Clarifications: ..........................................Marisa Franchini, Esq.,
Corporation Counsel
For Public Procurement Process Clarifications: ..........................Raisi K. Mobele, Esq.
SECTION 1: PURPOSE
1.1 The City of Albany (hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”) hereby requests
Proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Legal Process-Serving
services on an as-needed basis and non-exclusive basis
1.2 The CITY handles a plethora of cases which require service of key legal documents
to involved parties. Service of process is a critical step in adjudicating these cases
that are handled in the department. In the interest of fairness and justice, it is
important that all parties who are involved in said cases are provided adequate and
timely notice.
1.3 It is the intent of the CITY to enter into agreement with a business or entity that is
specialized in process-service to ensure that timely and adequate notice of pending
litigation is served upon all parties involved.
SECTION 2: RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
2.1 Proposers may submit Proposals by mail, hand delivery, or electronically via
BidNetDirect.com no later than Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:00PM EST. If a
Proposer chooses to submit a Proposer chooses to submit a Proposal by mail or
hand delivery, then four (4) copies of the Proposal must be received in a sealed
envelope marked “Proposal Enclosed – RFP 2023-37 – Legal Process-Serving
Services” at the address below. If a Proposal is more than 20 pages in length, please
