About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Town of South Kingstown seeks sealed proposals to retain an Assistant Solicitor for Criminal Prosecutions to handle municipal misdemeanor criminal prosecutions. Candidates must have at least ten years of general law practice experience and at least five years of criminal prosecution experience. The town maintains an approved budget of $46,773 for this position. Applicants must submit ten complete sealed proposals to the Finance Department by November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by November 16, 2026. Submissions must include firm background, resumes, professional references, conflict disclosures, proof of required malpractice coverage, and signed disciplinary record release authorizations. The town evaluates proposals on the basis of the lowest evaluated criteria pursuant to R.I.G.L. 45-55.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Town of South Kingstown
- Solicitation No.
- SK0025TM
Scope of work
- Handle all misdemeanor criminal prosecutions of the Town in District Court and Family Court, including appeals
- Handle Extreme Risk Protection Orders in the Rhode Island Superior Court, including appeals
- Transmit legal advice to the Police Chief and subordinates
- Conduct interviews of police witnesses at the South Kingstown Police Station
- Provide the Chief of Police or designee with a weekly written summary of cases, dispositions, pending matters, and follow-up
- Provide periodic in-service training of police personnel in applicable criminal laws, procedures, and court rulings
- Provide a detailed monthly statement documenting all hours employed providing legal services on behalf of the Town
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest evaluated pursuant to R.I.G.L. 45-55 | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Attorney in good standing admitted to practice law in Rhode Island
- At least ten (10) years experience in the general practice of law
- At least five (5) years experience in criminal prosecutions
- Willing to conduct interviews of police witnesses at the South Kingstown Police Station
Documents to include with your response
- Brief background of the law firm
- Resume of each candidate proposed for appointment
- Background and professional references relative to expertise in criminal prosecutions
- Conflict of interest statement, client disclosure list, conflict handling explanation, and contract price allowance details
- Evidence of malpractice coverage specifying limits and including the policy cover page
- Disclosure of disciplinary actions and malpractice claims within the last ten (10) years
- Completed and executed Authorization for Release of Disciplinary Records form for every attorney of the firm
Key dates
- Proposals due
- November 23, 2026 at 10 AM
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed proposals
- Instructions
- Submit ten (10) complete copies to the Finance Department, addressed to Julie A. Mason, Procurement Administrator, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.
Contract details
- Estimated value
- $46,773
- Place of performance
- Wakefield, RI and the South Kingstown Police Station
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability insurance of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per claim, with the Town of South Kingstown listed as an additional insured.