Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #CS27-3

Utah 6th Judicial District Conflict Youth Defender Legal Services Procurement

This opportunity is for legal service providers to deliver conflict youth defender legal services in Utah's 6th Judicial District. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah, Division of Purchasing - Utah Indigent Defense Commission, Office of Indigent Defense Services - Scope of Services: - Legal representation for juveniles in delinquency proceedings when the primary defender has a conflict of interest - Services include client interviews, case investigations, legal research, advocacy in court, development of youth-specific defense strategies, and collaboration with social services - Compliance with Utah Indigent Defense Commission's Core Principles and all relevant ethical/legal standards is required - Vendor Requirements: - Open to solo practitioners or law firms with two or more attorneys - Must maintain active Utah State Bar licensure and have no litigation affecting licensing - Contract Details: - Three-year contract term - Annual budget of $30,000, subject to legislative appropriations - Annual performance reviews - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a professional legal services procurement

Description

This RFP seeks to contract legal services for youth referred to juvenile court in Utah's 6th Judicial District. The contract is expected to last three years and may result in multiple awards. The scope includes representing juveniles in delinquency proceedings, conducting investigations, advocating in court, and collaborating with social services. Vendors must maintain an active Utah State Bar license and comply with ethical and legal standards.

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