Public and Conflict Defender Services

The City of Perth Amboy requests proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide public defender or conflict public defender services for indigent defendants assigned an attorney. The selected contractor must prepare discovery requests, motions, and legal research, attend court appearances, confer with judges and prosecutors to negotiate plea arrangements, examine witnesses, present evidence, and deliver closing statements during trials. Eligibility requires an onshore USA organization holding a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and providing evidence of professional liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000. Bidders must submit questions by October 7, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Bidders must submit one original proposal and one USB drive containing signed proposals to the Purchasing Agent by October 21, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., though the listing text notes digital submissions via email or online are accepted. The City will evaluate total proposal content to select the most advantageous offer in its best interest. The contract term runs for one year, from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Proposers must submit a cost proposal per day for the service, as the text states the budget relies on incoming proposals.