About this opportunity
AI summaryFranklin County seeks proposals from qualified individual attorneys and law firms to deliver municipal court prosecution services for civil and traffic infractions starting on or before January 1, 2027. The appointed prosecutor will handle all trial stages, pre-trial motions, contested hearings, case filings, witness interviews, discovery, victim advising, and coordination with the County Sheriff's Department. Eligible attorneys must be members in good standing of the Missouri Bar Association, while three or more years of experience with significant trial work is preferred. Applicants must deliver their responses by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and submit any questions by November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Proposals must outline the proposed fee structure and are evaluated based on the prosecutor's quality of experience, proposed approach, and overall cost to the county.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- FRANKLIN COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-34
Scope of work
- Make filing decisions on cases with input from County Sheriff's Department
- Advise County Sheriff's Department on trial preparation and related matters
- Interview witnesses and victims of crimes and conduct discovery
- Advise victims regarding their rights and responsibilities
- Represent the County at pretrial hearings, motions, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and review hearings and appeals
- Make appropriate sentencing recommendations and decisions to the court
- Prepare and present legal memoranda, subpoenas, jury instructions, and other related materials
- Appear for part-time court sessions on first and third Thursdays monthly at 4:30PM, plus additional appearances as needed
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| proposed prosecutor's quality of experience | Not specified |
| strength of the approach described in the proposal | Not specified |
| cost to the County | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed in the State of Missouri
- Member in good standing of the Missouri Bar Association
- Three or more years of experience, including significant trial experience, is preferred
- Experience in providing prosecution services in municipal court is highly desirable
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal of no more than five pages covering all 11 requested information items
- Completed RFP packet in its entirety
- Contractual Terms and Conditions Acknowledgement
- Affidavit of Work Authorization
- Documentation affirming enrollment and participation in E-Verify Program including MOU page and signature page
- Affidavit of Paid Property Taxes
- Vendor Information page
- Attachment 1 Sealed RFP Label attached to outside of package
Key dates
- Advertising Date
- November 5, 2026
- Deadline for Submitting Questions
- November 12, 2026 10AM
- Deadline to post Addendum
- November 17, 2026 4:30PM
- Deadline to Submit Response
- December 1, 2026 2PM
- Contract start
- on or before January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy envelope
- Instructions
- Deliver to Purchasing Department, 400 East Locust St, Rm 004, Union, MO 63084. Attach the printed Sealed Response Label found in Attachment 1 to the front of the envelope. Proposals must be no more than five pages stating requested information.
Contract details
- Term
- Intended to begin on or before January 1, 2027
- Place of performance
- County Municipal Court, Franklin County, Missouri