OPD Plans Funding Increase For Westlaw Subscription

The Washington State Office of Public Defense plans to request increased funding for its Westlaw legal research subscription for FY 2028–2029 to cover vendor rate increases. The subscription supports research needs for OPD staff and contracted attorneys across multiple program areas.

Document date · June 25, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

(FY ’2 8 – $14) (FY ’2 9 – $15)

Contract type

TECHNOLOGY

Contract term

Fiscal Years 2028–2029

Renewal

Budget request describes this as a subscription rate increase to continue existing Westlaw services; funding would maintain and adjust the ongoing subscription through FY 2029.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Washington State Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee Agenda Packet 2026-06-25

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the technology contract by Washington Office of Public Defense?

WESTLAW was awarded this technology contract by Washington Office of Public Defense, as recorded on June 25, 2026. The contract value is (FY ’2 8 – $14) (FY ’2 9 – $15).

How much is the WESTLAW contract with Washington Office of Public Defense worth?

The WESTLAW contract with Washington Office of Public Defense is valued at (FY ’2 8 – $14) (FY ’2 9 – $15), covering technology work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Washington State Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee Agenda Packet 2026-06-25 (AgendaPacket), dated June 25, 2026 from Washington Office of Public Defense. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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