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RFP for Public Defense Services

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Submission Closed10/10/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Background The City of Mountlake Terrace is seeking proposals from attorneys and firms to provide effective legal counsel to indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor crimes in municipal or district court. The goal of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select a public defender who can deliver comprehensive legal defense services, ensuring fair representation in the judicial system. Work Details The selected contractor will provide legal representation in compliance with Chapter 10.101 RCW and the Washington Supreme Court Orders on Public Defense Standards. Services include: 1. Representation of indigent clients at arraignment and all court proceedings after appointment. 2. Initiating contact with clients within 72 hours of assignment. 3. Legal research, investigation, case preparation, witness interviews, plea negotiations, trial preparation, and filing necessary legal documents. 4. Compliance with public records and records retention laws. 5. Availability for in-person meetings with clients in Snohomish County Jail or other facilities within 30 miles of Mountlake Terrace. 6. Documentation of all work performed on assigned cases, including motions filed and negotiations conducted. Period of Performance The contract term will commence upon execution and is expected to continue until December 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension for additional consecutive one-year terms up to a total of three years. Place of Performance Legal services will be provided primarily within the jurisdiction of the City of Mountlake Terrace, Washington, including municipal and district courts. Bidder Requirements Proposals must include: - Names and Washington State Bar Numbers of attorneys providing services. - Specific experience related to public defense. - Disclosure of any litigation or judgments against the attorney or firm. - Days and hours of availability. - References, including at least one municipal reference. Additionally, contractors must maintain required insurance policies as specified in the RFP.

General Info

The City of Mountlake Terrace (“City”) is seeking proposals from attorneys and firms that can provide effective counsel to indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor crimes in municipal or district court. From the submissions, the City will select a public defender to provide legal defense services to indigent defendants. The City invites interested attorneys or firms with criminal court experience to provide public defense services. Questions or clarification regarding the RFP may be submitted to Jeff Niten at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. until 5 pm (PST) October 3, 2025. Answers and any addendum will be posted to the city website by October 10, 2025. RFP submissions are due by 5 pm (PST) October 10, 2025.

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Washington → City of Mountlake Terrace

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

WA, USA

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