Public Defender Services

The Ottawa County government in Michigan is seeking a vendor to provide public defender services for juvenile delinquency cases and child welfare cases involving neglect and abuse. The scope of work also covers any related appellate cases arising from these matters. The agency requires the selected vendor to perform all contracted work offsite. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is accepting digital proposal submissions, which bidders can transmit via email or through an online portal. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 2, 2026. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for cost proposals within the bids. The evaluation criteria and specific selection timeline are not detailed in the initial solicitation.