Project Information

Bid Title

Eviction Legal Services

Issuing Agency

City of Phoenix

Location

Arizona

Published Date

Jul 29, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

HSD-RFQu-26-071526

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Project Description

Project ID: HSD-RFQu-26-071526

Title: Eviction Legal Services

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 7/24/2026

Due Date: 8/21/2026

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Eviction Legal Services

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Human Services

91874 , 96149

Project ID: HSD-RFQu-26-071526

Release Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, August 21, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 4:42pm

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Draft Response No Bid22 days, 20 hours, 30 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Fri, Jul 24, 2026 4:42 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for Eviction Legal Services.

The Effective Date of this Agreement will be upon final signature and recording by the City Clerk’s department.

The Commencement Date of this Agreement will be upon the Effective Date, whichever is later.

The term of this Agreement will be for 1 years, beginning on the Commencement Date, with 2 -year options to extend, which may be exercised by the City in its sole discretion .

This solicitation is available through the City’s Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the City's Procurement Portal, Offeror may use the support bubble on the bottom right, or email procurement-support@opengov.com for any assistance. For other issues related to this solicitation please contact the procurement officer listed under Contact Information.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence: by reaching the end of the term including any extensions exercised, or termination pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

Background

In the Phoenix area, eviction filings have surged to record highs with summer months (June, July, and August) experiencing unprecedented spikes. Phoenix alone experienced 39,697 eviction filings in the past year resulting in a 16% eviction filing rate, triple the national eviction filing rate of 5.3%. Since March of 2023, Maricopa County has led the nation in the number of eviction filings. For 2023, Maricopa County Justice Courts reported 83,172 eviction complaints filed, which was 135% compared to filings over an average year before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to County officials, evictions are up 21% in Maricopa County, and The Eviction Lab reports the number of evictions filed per 100 renter households over the past 12 months has risen to 15%. While landlords are represented 94% of the time, tenants have legal representation less than 1% of the time according to Maricopa County Justice Court data.

Being evicted can have devasting and long-term negative consequences for Phoenix tenants and may also result in a family not being eligible for subsidized housing until the rental judgement is paid. Evictions can also lead to a loss of employment, disruption of children’s education, dislocation from health care providers, loss of personal belongings, and in many cases, homelessness. Eviction actions in Arizona are expedited proceedings, so tenants are usually required to move out with only a few days’ notice. Low-income, often minority tenants find it incredibly difficult to find housing on such short notice.

While legal representation for tenants in the courtroom is critical, attorneys may also help arrive at alternative solutions outside the courtroom, such as fair negotiated settlements with landlords. Within Maricopa County, and Phoenix specifically, there are limited numbers of attorneys to handle eviction cases, and even fewer who represent tenants at no cost. Maricopa County Justice Courts are equally burdened with eviction cases that do not have tenant representation, as the fairness of an eviction process depends upon Courts requiring landlords to prove the elements of a case while still affording tenants an opportunity to defend against the allegations.

To preserve current and future housing opportunities and stability for low-income, vulnerable, and at-risk Phoenix residents, tenants need legal support and assistance to effectively navigate and level the playing field within the eviction justice system.

Timeline

Solicitation Issue Date:

July 24, 2026

Written Inquiries Due Date:

July 31, 2026, 3:00pm

Offer Due Date:

August 21, 2026, 3:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541110Offices of Lawyers

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