26-002 Municipal Judge

The City of Commerce, Georgia has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Municipal Court Judge, targeting an experienced Attorney-At-Law to serve in the municipal court system. The procurement specifically seeks a licensed Georgia attorney with a minimum of ten years of legal practice experience in the state to preside over municipal court sessions, including monthly arraignments and code enforcement calendars. Key responsibilities include adjudicating hearings related to city ordinance violations, traffic offenses, and certain misdemeanors. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 pm on September 15, 2025, to the City Clerk's Office through in-person delivery or certified mail. Required submission materials include a professional resume, qualifications summary, special training details, Georgia Bar License Number, professional references, and a proposed fee schedule for court sessions. Candidates must be Georgia residents and maintain good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. The City reserves the right to reject any proposals and request additional information or clarification, with all proposal preparation costs being the responsibility of the respondent.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the RFP, the procurement appears open to qualified individual attorneys meeting the specified criteria. The court salary will be determined by the contract amount, and the selected judge will be appointed by the City Council and serve at their pleasure. The appointed judge will be expected to attend the annual conference for Georgia judges, with travel expenses covered by the city. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about existing court infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range or award value, leaving compensation to be negotiated based on the proposed fee for each court session and the candidate's qualifications. The selection will be based on the comprehensive evaluation of the submitted proposals, focusing on professional experience, legal credentials, and proposed fee structure.