RFP - municipal court solicitor - 081324

The City of Clarkston, located in DeKalb County, Georgia, is seeking proposals to engage a firm, individual lawyer, or consortium of firms or lawyers to serve as the Solicitor of the City's Municipal Court. The Solicitor will be responsible for prosecuting all criminal violations within the Municipal Court's jurisdiction, including violations of city ordinances. The required services include case preparation, arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, sentencing, and criminal appeals. The Solicitor will also provide legal research, training, and assistance to the Police Department and court staff. Proposals are due by August 13, 2024, at 9:30 am EST, with the contract to be awarded to the most responsive offeror. The contract will be for one year, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods based on performance. Bidders must submit a cost proposal detailing either a flat monthly fee or an hourly rate for the Solicitor's services.

The City has a local preference policy that may give a slight advantage to businesses physically located within Clarkston. The successful offeror must provide proof of required insurance coverage. The City reserves the right to negotiate the final scope and fees with the selected offeror prior to contract award. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor or contractor, if any, is not specified in the provided information. The budget range or award value is also not provided.