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Court Appointed Attorneys Services for On-going Supplemental

Tempe, ArizonaArizona, USADue Thursday, December 31, 2026
Client
Tempe, Arizona
RFP Number
LEGAL-16646
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Description

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The City of Tempe, Arizona municipal court requires court-appointed attorney services for an ongoing supplemental program. The court needs qualified attorneys to represent indigent defendants who are legally entitled to counsel, serve as advisory counsel, and fulfill counsel appointments made in the interest of justice. This procurement solves the court's need for continuous, legally mandated legal representation for eligible individuals within its jurisdiction. The scope of work covers legal defense services performed entirely offsite. Bidders must be United States organizations to be eligible for this opportunity. The agency is accepting proposals digitally via email or online, and the budget will be determined based on the submitted proposals. The evaluation criteria will focus on the bidder's ability to provide the requested legal representation and advisory services. All clarifying questions regarding this procurement must be submitted to the agency no later than December 11, 2026.

Key solicitation details

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The City of Tempe is soliciting proposals to provide court appointed attorneys services for indigent defendants in the city municipal court, as well as serving as advisory counsel and counsel appointments in the interest of justice. The City initially intends to award multiple contracts for the court calendar schedule and in-custody docket operating seven days a week. Services are performed offsite.

Issued by
City of Tempe, Arizona
RFP Issue Date
APRIL 8, 2026
Deadline for Inquiries/Questions
DECEMBER 11, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. LOCAL ARIZONA TIME
RFP Due Date and Time
DECEMBER 31, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. LOCAL ARIZONA TIME
How to submit
Electronic via the City Procurement Portal (Bonfire) and Email
Submission details
Submitted digitally through https://tempe-gov.bonfirehub.com and a copy emailed to [email protected]. File formats per Requested Information in Bonfire, maximum file size 1000 MB.
Contract term
Base term of one (1) year from date of award, with optional 90-day extension and optional renewals up to a maximum of two (2) additional years.
Place of performance
Offsite / Tempe Municipal Court, Tempe, AZ
Insurance and bonding
Professional liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 each claim and $1,000,000 all claims; property coverage on all-risk replacement cost basis with valuable papers insurance.

How proposals are evaluated

Experience, Qualifications, and References (Experience as Court Appointed Attorney)25%
Ability to provide representation for cases filed in the Tempe Municipal Court per the court schedule contained in the Scope of Work20%

Scope of work

  • Legal representation at arraignments, pretrial disposition conferences, motions, and evidentiary hearings
  • Legal representation at calendar calls, trials, sentencings, and sentence reviews
  • Legal representation at probation revocation hearings, special hearings, treatment courts, and oral arguments
  • Legal representation at orders to show cause, in-custody court sessions, appeals, and special actions
  • Service as advisory counsel and counsel appointments made in the interest of justice
  • Maintenance of case logs, final disposition records, timesheets, and statistical reports
  • Provision of approved substitute representation when unable to appear (not to exceed 20% of appearances)

Minimum qualifications

  • Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona throughout the contract term
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in prosecuting or defending misdemeanor cases in Arizona courts
  • Ability to work assigned contract schedule and handle high number of cases with short turn-around time
  • Onshore (USA Organization Only)

Documents to include with the bid

  • Proposal Questionnaire
  • Pricing Section
  • Signed Vendor's Offer Form
  • Copy of Anti-Discrimination Policy or Signed Affidavit of Compliance
  • Affidavit of Compliance with House Bill 2488
  • Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire
  • Education and work history synopsis
  • Three (3) professional references including at least one professional adversary

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