City of Lavonia Solicitor
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- PE-66940-NONST-2026-000000006
- State
- Georgia
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- 80120000 Legal services
- 80121500 Criminal law services
- 80121606 Real estate law
- 80121802 Adoption law services
- 80121800 Family law services
- 80122300 International law services
- 80122100 Administrative law services
- 80121702 Personal injury law services
- 80121608 Mergers or acquisitions law
- 80121502 Appellate procedure services
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- 80121607 Taxation law
- 94132001 Children rights defense services
- 94132002 Prisoners defense services
- 80121600 Business law services
- 80121700 Civil liability services
- 80122200 Constitutional law services
- 80121503 Defense or criminal law services
- 80121601 Government antitrust or regulations law services
- 80121602 Bankruptcy law services
- 80121603 Partnership law
- 80121605 Liquidation law services
- 80121611 Healthcare claim law services
- 80121708 Insurance law service
- 80121801 Divorce law services
- 80121803 Immigration or naturalization law
- 80122101 Administrative law consultation service
- 80122102 Municipality law consultation service
- 80122103 Computing law consultation service
- 80122201 Constitutional law consultation service
- 93161806 Tax evasion
- 80121703 Property law services
- 80121704 Contract law services
- 80121804 Guardianship or custody law services
- 80121501 Juvenile justice law services
- 80122202 Constitutional law public sector defense consultation service
- 80122301 International law consultation service
- 80121604 Patent or trademark or copyright law
- 80121701 Malpractice or negligence law services
- Point of contact
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- Robert Ogburn roberto@lavoniaga.gov (706) 356-8781
Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Lavonia is requesting proposals for the position of Municipal Court Solicitor (RFP 26-001) to prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases arising from violations of the City's ordinances and Unified Development Code, with proposals due July 31, 2026. Respondents must be Georgia residents, licensed attorneys in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, with at least five years of practicing experience and bondability.
The scope centers on case prosecution within Lavonia Municipal Court jurisdiction, including case management, pre-trial negotiations, plea bargaining, bench trials, legal research, and appellate work as directed. The typical court day runs 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with court convening at 9:00 a.m. Associated counsel may assist at the solicitor's expense but may not perform services exceeding 25 percent of court sessions. The solicitor must maintain professional liability coverage and indemnify the City against claims arising from performance.
The contract term consists of three successive one-year terms with automatic renewal unless either party provides 90 days' notice prior to expiration. Compensation is a negotiated flat monthly rate, with additional fees negotiable for work exceeding typical court hours.
Proposals must include a resume, cover letter with statement of qualifications, proposed monthly flat fee, fee schedule for additional time, Georgia Bar License Number, and professional references. Sealed proposals are submitted to the City Clerk's Office in Lavonia, Georgia. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not liable for costs incurred by respondents in proposal development.
Opportunity text
The City of Lavonia is looking for a City Solicitor to perform advanced professional legal work involving the prosecution of suspects in misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases resulting from violations of the City's Unified Development Code and other Code of Ordinance provisions and participates in administrative and research functions in civil areas when directed. The Solicitor will prosecute cases within the jurisdiction of the City Charter, ordinances, and Georgia State Statutes that are within the original jurisdiction of the City of Lavonia Municipal Court.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitor RFP.pdf |
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