Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa #OCA-26-0674

RFQ for Professional Legal Services: Indigent Representation in Tuscaloosa Municipal Court

The City of Tuscaloosa Municipal Court is seeking qualified legal firms or individuals to provide comprehensive legal representation for indigent persons charged with municipal ordinance violations. - Government Buyer: - City of Tuscaloosa Municipal Court - Agency: City of Tuscaloosa - Office: Municipal Court - Services Requested: - Full legal representation for indigent persons - Includes discovery review, client and witness consultation, motion practice, trial advocacy, and appeals assistance - Representation covers violations of municipal ordinances and related local/state laws - Unique Requirements: - Selection based on qualifications, emphasizing criminal defense experience, plea negotiation, and trial practice - Direct representation required (substitute counsel only in rare cases) - Compliance with Alabama State Bar rules and all applicable laws - Professional liability insurance required - Compensation is a yearly not-to-exceed amount, estimated between $110,000 and $120,000, based on Fair Trial Tax Fund receipts - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a professional legal services procurement

Description

The City of Tuscaloosa is requesting qualifications from professional legal firms to provide legal services for indigent persons in Tuscaloosa Municipal Court. The services include full legal representation for clients charged with violations of municipal ordinances, including review of discovery, consultation, motion practice, and assistance with appeals. The procurement is a qualifications-based process aiming to select the most qualified firm(s) for negotiation and contract award. The contract compensation is a yearly not-to-exceed amount based on receipts from the Fair Trial Tax Fund, estimated between $110,000 and $120,000 per year.

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