Project Information

Bid Title

RFQ: District Court Indigent Defense Services

Issuing Agency

Douglas County

Location

Washington

Published Date

Dec 2, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

CE 25-43A

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Project Description

Bid Number:	CE 25-43A
Bid Title:	RFQ: District Court Indigent Defense Services
Category:	Request for Qualifications/Proposals
Status:	Open

Description: Douglas County is seeking proposals from attorneys to provide indigent defense legal services in District Court criminal proceedings. The attorney’s proposal shall be based on the handling of 90-95% of the case load limits under Standards of Indigent Defense 3.4. The general requirements are as follows: 1. The Agreement will be for a three year term, commencing February 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2028, with an optional extension of up to two years. 2. Agreed upon annual compensation will be paid in twelve equal installments on the last working day of the month. 3. The attorney providing services must be licensed to practice in the State of Washington. 4. The attorney providing services must be continuously covered by professional liability insurance having limits of not less than $250,000. 5. The Attorney must maintain an office open to the public for telephonic and in-person reception, a listed office telephone number, and an on-site fax machine for receiving transmissions. The attorney must be open to the public for meetings, be able to accept telephone calls, and return messages in a timely matter. 6. Primary responsibility for the on-call phone three months of the year.  Stand by coverage for the remaining nine months. 7. Expected to handle preliminary hearings for twenty-six weeks of each year. Publication Date/Time: 12/2/2025 12:00 PM Publication Information: Wenatchee World Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2026 5:00 PM Submittal Information: www.douglascountywa.net/bids.aspx Bid Opening Information: See related document Contact Person: Carlye Baity cbaity@co.douglas.wa.us 509-745-8537 Download Available: www.douglascountywa.net Plan & Spec Available: A copy of the written agreement requirement as a condition of providing indigent defense services may be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. The written agreement should be examined by all bidders to become familiar with all specific requirements. Business Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Fri. Qualifications: Proposals will be judged not only upon the amount of compensation, but also upon the quality of anticipated services. The attorney having substantial criminal defense experience will be looked upon favorably. Therefore, it is important to include with the bidder’s compensation proposal the qualifications and background for the attorney who will be providing services. Related Documents: CE 25-43 RFQ for DC Indigent Services

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561492Court Reporting and Stenotype Services

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