RFP - Public Defender

Park City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Public Defender services to support the Summit County Justice Court and Third District Court, Silver Summit Department. The procurement seeks a qualified attorney to provide legal defense for adults charged with misdemeanors by the Park City Prosecutor who have been determined eligible for appointed counsel. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on August 9, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P). The contract term is two years, with PCMC retaining an option to renew for an additional two-year period. The selected Public Defender will be required to be present in the Summit County Justice Center courtroom or available via Webex during regularly scheduled court sessions. Evaluation criteria will focus on the applicant's experience, legal qualifications, ability to fulfill duties, and past criminal practice experience. Proposals are limited to 10 pages and will be assessed by a selection committee, with price not being the sole determining factor.

Compensation for the Public Defender is set at $200 per hour for actual legal service time, with reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses including investigations, subpoenas, and expert witnesses. The City will not reimburse travel time, secretarial support, phone, or copying costs. Respondents must be authorized to do business in Utah and may need to obtain a Park City business license if located within city limits. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the opportunity is open to individual attorneys or law firms with appropriate criminal defense experience. The contract appears to be competitively bid without preferential treatment for specific enterprise types. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the hourly rate and potential two-year contract duration suggest a potential total contract value that would depend on the volume of cases and required legal services during the contract period.