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Conflict Indigent Defense Attorneys

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Response Deadline11/24/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for the provision of legal representation and advocacy for indigent defendants within the County of Santa Cruz criminal justice system. The selected provider will act as a subcontractor to prime contractors, handling a diverse caseload that includes felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile matters, and probation violations. All services must be performed in strict accordance with the ABA Standards and the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Qualified candidates must hold a valid California State Bar license, and the lead attorney is required to possess at least ten years of experience in criminal defense. This procurement is managed by Central Purchasing for the state of California, with a response deadline set for November 24, 2026.

General Info

Agency

California → Central Purchasing

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26P1-001.

The full solicitation package (9 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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First Tier Conflict Indigent Defense Services

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Timeline

PostedOct 12

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Response DeadlineNov 24

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11/24/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyCalifornia → Central Purchasing

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Performs legal representation for indigent defendants for prime contractors on County of Santa Cruz criminal justice projects. Provides courtroom representation and advocacy for misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile matters, and probation violations per California Rules of Professional Conduct and ABA Standards. Requires California State Bar license and lead attorney with 10+ years criminal defense experience. Delivers legal representation and advocacy.

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