Joint Indigent Defense Services

The Cities of Ruston and University Place, Washington, are seeking qualified attorneys, law firms, nonprofit entities, or public agencies to provide primary and conflict public defense services for indigent criminal defendants in Pierce County District Court.

City of Ruston > City Clerk > City of University Place


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Open (open)
Oct 23, 2026 10:00 PM
1 year base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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townclerk@rustonwa.org
+12537593544
5219 North Shirley Street, Tacoma, WA, USA
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City of Ruston, Washington, c/o City Clerk, 5219 N. Shirley Street, Ruston, WA 98407

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Description

The Cities of Ruston and University Place are jointly soliciting proposals from qualified attorneys, law firms, nonprofit entities, and public agencies to provide primary public defense and/or on-call conflict counsel services for indigent defendants charged by either city in Pierce County District Court. Services include representation from appointment through final resolution, including arraignments, pretrial hearings, motions, trials, sentencing, post-sentence hearings, probation reviews, and appeals through the point of filing. Providers must meet Washington Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense and applicable professional and court requirements, maintain appropriate client access and emergency contact procedures, and support clients in custody and clients requiring social-service referrals.

Classification Codes
NAICS541110Offices of Lawyers
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
public defense servicescriminal defense representationindigent defense counsel
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 23, 2026-RFP Announced
Oct 09, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 16, 2026-Responses/Addenda Issued
Oct 23, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposals Due
Nov 2, 2026-Proposal Evaluations
Nov 2, 2026-Interviews
Nov 6, 2026-Proposal Evaluations
Nov 10, 2026-Firms Selected
Nov 10, 2026-Contract Negotiation Begins
Nov 15, 2026-Contract Negotiation Ends
Nov 16, 2026-City of University Place Study Session
Dec 1, 2026-City of Ruston Contract Award
Dec 7, 2026-City of University Place Council Consideration/Award
Jan 1, 2027-Expected Service Start
Requirements
Professional degree (e.g., MD, JD)
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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