Indigent Defense Services

Logan, UtahUtah, USADue Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Client: Logan, Utah
RFP Number: LEGAL-18081
Posted: 10/3/2026
Category: Legal Services
Budget: Looking for Proposal
NAICS: —
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Description

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Logan City requires a qualified attorney or law firm to provide indigent defense services for the Logan Justice Court. The selected provider will deliver onsite representation for indigent clients across all criminal case stages, including legal research, police report reviews, formal and informal discovery, pre-trial hearings, trial proceedings, plea negotiations, and appeals. Eligible applicants include attorneys and law firms licensed to practice in Utah whose practicing attorneys hold a Juris Doctorate Degree, Utah State Bar membership, admission to all state courts, and three to five years of criminal defense experience. Applicants must submit proof of required insurance, flat-rate annual cost proposals covering all operational expenses, and statements of experience. The contract term lasts for one year, and applicants must propose their own budget pricing. Submit all questions by October 14, 2026, and send complete electronic proposals to [email protected] by 2:00 PM MDT on October 21, 2026.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Logan Justice Court Indigent Defense Services RFP.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Logan City is issuing this Request for Proposal to enter into a contract with a qualified attorney or law firm to provide indigent defense legal services for the Logan City Justice Court. The services cover Class B and C misdemeanors for eligible defendants. Qualified attorneys or law firms licensed to practice in Utah are eligible to bid.

Issued by: Logan City
RFP Date: October 2, 2026
Questions due: 5:00 PM MDT, October 14, 2026
Proposals due: 2:00 PM MDT on October 21, 2026
How to submit: Electronic via email
Submission details: Proposals must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Proposals must be concise, in outline format, and organized into tabbed sections.
Contract term: 3-5 years anticipated length of engagement with a renewable contract on an annual basis at the beginning of each year.
Place of performance: Logan City Justice Court, Logan, Utah
Insurance and bonding: Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, Any Auto), Workers Compensation at statutory limits, and Professional Liability insurance.

How proposals are evaluated

Qualifications
Experience
Price

Scope of work

Review of police reports
Legal research and preparation of pleadings
Argument of legal concepts and principles
Formal and informal discovery
Motion and pre-trial hearings
Negotiating settlements or changes of plea
Bench and jury trials
Appeals to the District Court

Minimum qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the State of Utah
Member in good standing with the Utah State Bar Association
Juris Doctorate Degree
Admission to practice before all Utah state courts
At least 3-5 years of experience in the field of criminal law
Sufficient support staff to handle potential caseload
Adequate system in place to check for conflicts of interest
Ability to provide own laptop, equipment, and support staff

Documents to include with the bid

Tab I: Letter of Transmittal on company letterhead
Tab II: Qualifications statement and resumes of proposed attorneys
Tab III: Experience statement and references for similar size customers
Tab IV: Cost Proposal outlining an annual flat rate
Tab V: Proof of ability to comply with required insurances
Acceptance of or requested changes to Standard Contract Terms and Conditions
Written Claim of Business Confidentiality (if claiming confidentiality)

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