Study Rural NV Caseload

The State of Nevada, Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Department of Indigent Defense Services (DIDS), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Rural Nevada Specific Weighted Caseload Study. The vendor selected will work in consultation with DIDS to conduct a study to determine the appropriate numerical caseload/workload standards for providers of indigent legal representation in the rural counties of Nevada. The study must account for variations in counties, courts, and delivery models, as well as the distance between courts. The anticipated start date is August 31, 2020, with a completion date of June 30, 2021. The cost proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest cost submitted, which will account for 20% of the overall scoring criteria. The State will apply a 5% preference to businesses based in Nevada.

The current indigent defense system in Nevada is county-based, with significant variation in delivery models and compensation mechanisms across the state. The results of this study will be used to create a caseload standard for rural indigent defense attorneys in Nevada, which is a critical step in the state's efforts to provide a framework for quality legal representation. The contract will be awarded to the National Center for State Courts, and the successful vendor must meet the minimum insurance requirements outlined in the RFP. The estimated budget range for this contract opportunity is not provided in the given information.