City of Troutdale - Municipal Court Public Defense Attorney RFP 2026
City of TroutdaleCity · Troutdale, OR- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sarah Skroch
- (503) 674-7200
The 30-second brief
Troutdale Municipal Court seeks qualified attorneys or law firms to provide public defense services for financially eligible defendants in misdemeanor matters. Services include client contact within 72 hours, Multnomah County Jail visits, courtroom appearances on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, discovery review, motion practice, and trial representation. The anticipated volume is 15 to 20 new misdemeanor cases per month. The City’s current compensation rate is $100 per hour, though alternative per-case or hourly proposals will be considered. Proposals are due by mail or email by 5:00 pm on October 16, 2026 for the first review, and the position remains open until filled. Proposers must be active members in good standing of the Oregon State Bar and maintain professional liability coverage.
Provide public defense services for financially eligible defendants in misdemeanor matters, Including client contact, Multnomah County Jail visits, Courtroom representation, Discovery review, Legal research and motions, And trial advocacy.
Attorney qualifications, criminal defense and trial experience, caseload capacity, professional references, compensation proposal
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Summary
Troutdale Municipal Court seeks qualified attorneys or law firms to provide public defense services for financially eligible defendants in misdemeanor matters.
Services include client contact within 72 hours, Multnomah County Jail visits, courtroom appearances on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, discovery review, motion practice, and trial representation. The anticipated volume is 15 to 20 new misdemeanor cases per month. The City’s current compensation rate is $100 per hour, though alternative per-case or hourly proposals will be considered. Proposals are due by mail or email by 5:00 pm on October 16, 2026 for the first review, and the position remains open until filled. Proposers must be active members in good standing of the Oregon State Bar and maintain professional liability coverage.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Attorney qualifications
- Criminal defense and trial experience
- Caseload capacity
- Professional references
- Compensation proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Provide public defense services for financially eligible defendants in misdemeanor matters, Including client contact, Multnomah County Jail visits, Courtroom representation, Discovery review, Legal research and motions, And trial advocacy.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Letter of Interest
- Compensation proposals
- Oregon State Bar license
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Caseload management plan
- Two professional references
- Conflict and disciplinary disclosures
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Troutdale, OR
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Troutdale?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Sarah Skroch.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Troutdale in OR, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sarah Skroch at (503) 674-7200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Provide public defense services for financially eligible defendants in misdemeanor matters, Including client contact, Multnomah County Jail visits, Courtroom representation, Discovery review, Legal research and motions, And trial advocacy.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Attorney qualifications, criminal defense and trial experience, caseload capacity, professional references, compensation proposal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Troutdale?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Troutdale are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Troutdale regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Letter of Interest, compensation proposals, Oregon State Bar license, Certificate of Good Standing, caseload management plan, two professional references, conflict and disciplinary disclosures. Review the full document from City of Troutdale for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Troutdale, OR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.