Morrow County Public Defense Attorney Services RFP 2026
Morrow CountyCounty · Morrow County, OR- Due
- Sep 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Glen Diehl
The 30-second brief
Morrow County Justice Court seeks proposals for contracted public defense services for misdemeanor matters. The anticipated volume is 10-20 new appointments per month with a current rate of $425 per case.
Letter of interest, Qualifications and experience, Service approach and availability, Caseload management, Compensation proposal, References, Disclosures
Competence, timely, conflict-free, responsive representation, Oregon State Bar standing
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Summary
Morrow County Justice Court seeks proposals for contracted public defense services for misdemeanor matters. The anticipated volume is 10-20 new appointments per month with a current rate of $425 per case.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Competence
- Timely
- Conflict-free
- Responsive representation
- Oregon State Bar standing
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Letter of interest
- Qualifications and experience
- Service approach and availability
- Caseload management
- Compensation proposal
- References
- Disclosures
- Submit to
- Heppner, OR
- Scope location
- Irrigon, OR
- Reported agency
- Morrow County Justice Court
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Morrow County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Heppner, OR. For questions, contact Glen Diehl.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Morrow County 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 Glen Diehl. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Letter of interest, Qualifications and experience, Service approach and availability, Caseload management, Compensation proposal, References, Disclosures. 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: "Competence, timely, conflict-free, responsive representation, Oregon State Bar standing" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Morrow County?
All active and historical solicitations from Morrow County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Morrow County 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. Review the full document from Morrow 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: Irrigon, OR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.