City Prosecutor Services

The City of Burlington, Wisconsin is seeking an independent contractor to provide comprehensive city prosecutor services. The selected vendor must supply all necessary contractual resources, including their own office space, office personnel, and clerical staff. The contractor will function entirely as an independent entity and will not hold status as a city official, officer, or employee. The scope of work requires the contractor to prosecute all city ordinances and traffic violations, which includes negotiating dispositions and conducting trials before the municipal court. The contractor must represent the city in circuit court for any jury trial requests and appeals originating from the municipal court. Additional duties include reviewing motions to re-open municipal court cases, communicating with the municipal court clerk and judge, and collaborating with city staff to evaluate prosecution circumstances in specific cases. The contractor must review all necessary documents, reports, and ordinances to conduct pre-trials, jury and non-jury trials, and plea negotiations. The agency also requires the contractor to prepare and review notices of violations and complaints to bring code violations before the municipal court for enforcement and compliance. The city restricts eligibility to United States organizations, and the contractor must perform the work onsite. The contract term spans a period of two years. The agency is currently looking for budget proposals, and bidders must submit all questions no later than June 22, 2026.