Prosecuting Attorney Services
- Client
- Edmonds, Washington
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18087
- Posted
- 10/3/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Edmonds, Washington needs offsite prosecuting attorney services for municipal matters, including criminal misdemeanors, civil and traffic infractions, code enforcement, and animal control. The scope requires reviewing cases for filing within 14 days, preparing file notes, handling discovery and subpoenas, complying with victims' rights laws, and coordinating with domestic violence programs. Each performing attorney must be an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar, maintain CJIS certification with a background check, and comply with state ethics and licensing rules. Only US organizations are eligible to bid. Applicants must submit a single PDF proposal by email to Beckie Peterson at [email protected] by October 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The proposal package must include a cover letter, a statement of qualifications listing Washington State Bar details and practice history, and answers to specific experience questions regarding municipal prosecution and trial work. Selected vendors must maintain commercial general, automobile, professional, and workers' compensation liability insurance, while obtaining an Edmonds business license and a Washington State UBI number. The City retains complete discretion over proposal evaluations and rejection.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Prosecuting Attorney Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Edmonds is requesting proposals from qualified individual attorneys, law firms, and public agencies to provide prosecution services for the City. Services include prosecution of criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, civil and traffic infractions, criminal code enforcement, and animal control matters. Proposers may be individuals, law firms, or public law offices.
- Issued by
- City of Edmonds, Washington
- Proposals due
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
- Contract start
- on or before January 1, 2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submitted as a single PDF document by email to Beckie Peterson with the subject line 'Prosecution Services Proposal'.
- Place of performance
- Edmonds Municipal Court and Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, Washington
- Insurance and bonding
- Lawyers professional liability/errors and omissions ($1,000,000 per claim / $2,000,000 aggregate); commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate); automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit); workers compensation per Title 51 RCW. City named as additional insured on general liability.
Scope of work
- Prosecution of criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, civil and traffic infractions, criminal code enforcement, and animal control matters
- Review of cases for filing within fourteen days of receipt or post-filing review of court-filed cases
- Filing complaints within thirty days after a defendant pleads not guilty or prior to trial
- Providing discovery for relevant matters, pro se defendants, and exculpatory materials
- Subpoenaing witnesses, filing proof of service, and managing officer appearance cancellations
- Preparing plea offers for each case prior to the scheduled start of the arraignment calendar
- Court appearances at Edmonds Municipal Court calendars, Snohomish County District Court, and Superior Court
- Legal advisor and training services for the Edmonds Police Department, including monthly legal updates and quarterly briefings
Minimum qualifications
- Active member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association at all times
- Five (5) or more years of legal experience is preferred for lead prosecutor/supervising attorney
- Experience in the prosecution of criminal and infraction matters is highly desirable
- CJIS-certified in accordance with Washington State Patrol and Edmonds Police Department policies prior to accessing criminal justice information
- Must pass a criminal background investigation including fingerprinting conducted by Edmonds Police Department without criminal convictions
Documents to include with the bid
- Resume for each attorney who may be part of the prosecutor team
- Cover letter and statement of qualifications with Washington State Bar numbers
- Three professional references with addresses and phone numbers
- Answers to the 15 requested information questions outlined in the RFP
Verify important details
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