City of Washougal Indigent Defense Services Request for Proposals 2026 - 2026-GEN-015
City of WashougalCity · Washougal, WA- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Daniel Layer
- (360) 835-8501 ext 503
The 30-second brief
The City of Washougal, Washington is requesting proposals from qualified attorneys, law firms, nonprofit entities, or public agencies to provide primary public defense services for indigent persons entitled to court-appointed counsel in matters arising from City misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor prosecutions. Services include independent, effective, client-centered representation in compliance with Chapter 10.101 RCW, CrRLJ 3.1, Washington Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense, and municipal court rules. The anticipated initial agreement term is January 1, 2027, through January 31, 2029. Proposals are due electronically via OpenGov by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT, with a question deadline of October 23, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize public defense and criminal defense experience, approach and understanding of services, caseload capacity and standards compliance, compensation, and references.
Public defense and criminal defense experience 25, Approach and understanding of services 25, Caseload capacity and standards compliance 25, Compensation and overall value 15, References and contract administration 10
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Summary
The City of Washougal, Washington is requesting proposals from qualified attorneys, law firms, nonprofit entities, or public agencies to provide primary public defense services for indigent persons entitled to court-appointed counsel in matters arising from City misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor prosecutions.
Services include independent, effective, client-centered representation in compliance with Chapter 10.101 RCW, CrRLJ 3.1, Washington Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense, and municipal court rules. The anticipated initial agreement term is January 1, 2027, through January 31, 2029. Proposals are due electronically via OpenGov by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT, with a question deadline of October 23, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize public defense and criminal defense experience, approach and understanding of services, caseload capacity and standards compliance, compensation, and references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Public defense and criminal defense experience 25
- Approach and understanding of services 25
- Caseload capacity and standards compliance 25
- Compensation and overall value 15
- References and contract administration 10
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Signed cover letter
- Compensation proposal
- Exceptions
- Signed addenda
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofwashougal
- Duration
- 25 months
- Scope location
- Washougal, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Washougal?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofwashougal. For questions, contact Daniel Layer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Washougal in WA, 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 Daniel Layer at (360) 835-8501 ext 503. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Public defense and criminal defense experience 25, Approach and understanding of services 25, Caseload capacity and standards compliance 25, Compensation and overall value 15, References and contract..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Washougal?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Washougal are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Washougal regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: signed cover letter, compensation proposal, exceptions, signed addenda. Review the full document from City of Washougal for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Washougal, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.