Opportunity
NYC Passport #06926B0001
NYC DSS/HRA Solicitation for Summons Services Outside New York City
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
06926B0001
NAICS
561611
This opportunity involves the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), Human Resources Administration (HRA), and Department of Homeless Services seeking competitive bids for professional summons services outside New York City. - Government Buyer: - City of New York, Department of Social Services (DSS), Human Resources Administration (HRA), Department of Homeless Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a service-based procurement - Services Requested: - Provision of summons services (personal, alternate, and rush service) outside New York City, including: - Connecticut, New Jersey, New York State counties - All other U.S. states - Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii - Guam and other international locations - Services include successful and unsuccessful attempts, rush and standard service, and service less than 8 days prior to hearing - Allowance for witness fees and related costs - Quantities: - Estimated annual case volumes provided for each service/location (e.g., 1,200 successful services in CT/NJ/NYS counties, 1,200 in other states, smaller volumes for territories and international) - Allowance for witness fees capped at $15,000 for the contract term - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bids must be submitted via the PASSPort online portal - Compliance with New York State labor registration, insurance, bonding, equal employment opportunity, and ADA regulations - All meetings and bid openings are virtual via Cisco Webex - Contract is based on unit bid prices per service type/location - No products or equipment are being procured—strictly professional process serving services - Period of Performance: - Three years from registration, with an option to renew for an additional three years (up to six years total) - Place of Performance: - Services performed outside New York City, with contract management at 150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 (NYC HRA Contract Management Office)
Description
The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS)/Human Resources Administration (HRA) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the provision of Summons Services outside New York City. The contract covers a three-year period with an option to renew for an additional three years, starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The estimated procurement value is $1,200,000.00. Bidders must submit responses via the PASSPort online portal, and a pre-bid meeting will be held virtually via Cisco Webex.