Request for proposals for city prosecutor

Open State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
PE-60750-NONST-2027-000000023
State
Georgia
Responses due

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Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .

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The City of Winder, Georgia is requesting proposals for a City Prosecutor to serve the Winder Municipal Court, with proposals due October 26, 2026 (extended by Amendment #1 from October 19). Qualification is restricted to attorneys holding a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, an active Georgia law license, Georgia State Bar Association membership, and a minimum of three years of practicing attorney experience.

The role involves prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases within the jurisdiction of the City Charter, ordinances, and Georgia State Statutes, and performing administrative and research functions in civil matters as directed. The solicitor must demonstrate working knowledge of criminal law, local ordinances and procedures, courtroom procedure and rules of evidence, and supervisory principles. Municipal Court sessions convene every Friday at 8:00 a.m. at the Winder Community Center, 113 E. Athens Street, typically running until noon. The solicitor must remain accessible to Court staff, the Police Department, and defendants, responding to official inquiries by close of business the next day.

Compensation is $450 per day for court appearances, with additional time negotiated during selection. Associated counsel may perform services not exceeding 25 percent of court sessions at the solicitor's expense; the solicitor bears the cost of conflict counsel. The contract term is one year from execution by the City Mayor, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms by mutual agreement. Proposals must include a resume, cover letter, statement of qualifications, Georgia State Bar number, three professional references, a release authorizing GSBA disciplinary-record access, current professional liability insurance documentation, and a fee schedule for additional services. The solicitor must submit monthly reports detailing dates, times, and hours worked by the tenth of the following month. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Georgia's federal work authorization program under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Finalists will be invited for interviews prior to award. Submit the original proposal and two copies in person or by mail to Ronnie Campbell, Finance Director, City of Winder, PO Box 566, 25 W. Midland Avenue, Winder, Georgia 30680.

Opportunity text

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Description: The City Solicitor performs advanced professional legal work involving the prosecution of suspects in misdemeanor criminal cases 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 Winder Municipal Court. B. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, license to practice law in the state of Georgia, membership in the Georgia State Bar Associations, and three (3) years experience as a practicing attorney. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of proper courtroom procedure and the rules of evidence; working knowledge of criminal law; working knowledge of local ordinances, laws, and procedures; skill in basic supervisory principles and practices; ability to grasp complex factual data, draw appropriate conclusions, and an ability to communicate complex legal ideas to a variety of audiences in clear, comprehensive and professional manner; the ability to read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Administration, City Council, Municipal Judge, Police Department, Court staff, and the general public

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RFP CITY PROSECUTOR 2026.pdf PDF

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