2026 014 RFQ indigent defense servies juvenile court

Spalding County, Georgia is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified attorneys or law firms to provide comprehensive indigent defense services in the Spalding County Juvenile Court. The procurement seeks providers capable of delivering full-spectrum legal representation for juveniles and parents entitled to court-appointed counsel across all juvenile justice matters, including dependency proceedings, delinquency cases, Child in Need of Services (CHINS) matters, probation revocation proceedings, and appeals. Services must encompass the entire litigation lifecycle from initial detention or shelter care hearings through adjudication, disposition, review, permanency planning, and post-disposition proceedings, with all representation delivered in compliance with Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, applicable Juvenile Court rules, constitutional due process requirements, and Georgia Public Defender Council standards. Minimum qualifications require licensure in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, demonstrated Juvenile Court experience in both dependency and delinquency matters, understanding of trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate representation practices, and maintenance of a physical office location within Griffin, Georgia. Respondents must submit Statements of Qualifications by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Spalding County Courthouse Annex (119 East Solomon Street, Griffin, Georgia 30223) in sealed envelopes containing one original and three hard copies, with a public opening of submissions occurring at the same date and time. The submission must address firm overview, staffing and assigned attorneys, relevant Juvenile Court experience, government contract history within the past five years, case management and conflict procedures, professional references, and any pending litigation or disciplinary actions, accompanied by a separate sealed Cost Proposal identifying the compensation structure and all assumptions regarding service inclusions and exclusions. Written questions regarding the RFQ are accepted through April 30, 2026, and selected providers must deliver quarterly dashboard reporting on caseload activity, case outcomes, and appeal activity, along with client satisfaction survey administration and reporting.

The RFQ documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology infrastructure requirements for integration. No award value or budget range is specified in the available procurement materials. Interested respondents should consult the complete RFQ document for additional information regarding evaluation criteria, compensation structures, and any other relevant procurement details not outlined in the summary materials.