Douglas County District Court Indigent Defense Services RFQ CE 25-43A 2025
Douglas CountyCounty · Waterville, WA- Due
- Jan 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 2, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Carlye Baity
- (509) 745-8537
The 30-second brief
Douglas County is seeking proposals from qualified attorneys to provide indigent defense legal services for District Court criminal proceedings under solicitation CE 25-43A. The selected attorney will handle 90-95% of caseload limits per Standards of Indigent Defense 3.4, manage on-call phone duties for three months annually, and handle preliminary hearings for twenty-six weeks per year. Requirements include a Washington state law license, professional liability insurance of at least $250,000, and maintaining a public office with telephonic/in-person reception. The contract term is three years, from February 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with a potential two-year extension. Proposals are due by January 5, 2026, and will be evaluated on compensation and criminal defense experience.
Compensation proposal, Qualifications and background of the attorney
Amount of compensation, quality of anticipated services, substantial criminal defense experience
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Summary
Douglas County is seeking proposals from qualified attorneys to provide indigent defense legal services for District Court criminal proceedings under solicitation CE 25-43A. The selected attorney will handle 90-95% of caseload limits per Standards of Indigent Defense 3.4, manage on-call phone duties for three months annually, and handle preliminary hearings for twenty-six weeks per year.
Requirements include a Washington state law license, professional liability insurance of at least $250,000, and maintaining a public office with telephonic/in-person reception. The contract term is three years, from February 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with a potential two-year extension. Proposals are due by January 5, 2026, and will be evaluated on compensation and criminal defense experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Amount of compensation
- Quality of anticipated services
- Substantial criminal defense experience
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Compensation proposal, Qualifications and background of the attorney
- Submit to
- www.douglascountywa.net/bids.aspx
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Douglas County, WA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Douglas County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: www.douglascountywa.net/bids.aspx. For questions, contact Carlye Baity.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Douglas County 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 RFQ 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 Carlye Baity at (509) 745-8537. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Compensation proposal, Qualifications and background of the attorney. 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: "Amount of compensation, quality of anticipated services, substantial criminal defense experience" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Douglas County?
All active and historical solicitations from Douglas County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Douglas County 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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. Review the full document from Douglas County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Douglas County, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.