Conflict Public Defender Services

Grand County, Utah is soliciting proposals for Conflict Public Defender Services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on December 29, 2025, with proposals due by January 17, 2026. The county seeks qualified attorneys to provide legal representation for indigent defendants across various courts when conflicts of interest prevent the standard Public Defender or Parental Defender from handling cases. The procurement offers two potential contract structures: either a single comprehensive contract for a Primary Conflict Public Defender covering all courts, or two separate contracts for Conflict Public Defender and Conflict Parental Defender services. Successful respondents will be responsible for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in situations where primary legal counsel cannot serve due to conflicts of interest. Qualified attorneys must demonstrate expertise in criminal and/or family law, with the ability to quickly and effectively represent clients in Grand County's court system. The RFP requires detailed proposals that will be evaluated based on the attorney's qualifications, experience, proposed approach to conflict representation, and ability to meet the county's legal service needs.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, indicating that qualified attorneys or law firms can submit proposals regardless of size or ownership status. While no incumbent vendors are specifically highlighted, the document suggests this is a new or re-competed contract for conflict public defender services. The RFP does not provide a specific budget range or total contract value, leaving financial terms to be negotiated based on the proposed scope of services and anticipated caseload. The contract will likely involve hourly rates or a fixed fee structure for legal representation, with potential variations depending on the complexity of cases and court proceedings. Interested attorneys should carefully review the full RFP document for comprehensive details on submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and the specific expectations for providing conflict public defender services in Grand County.