# Washougal Opengov #2026-GEN-015

Washougal Solicits Primary Indigent Public Defense Services

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-GEN-015
**NAICS:** 541110

The City of Washougal is seeking a provider to deliver court-appointed defense for eligible defendants in municipal misdemeanor cases.
- **Buyer:** City of Washougal, Finance Department, Washington.
- **Services requested:** Primary representation in City misdemeanor and gross-misdemeanor cases, from appointment through disposition. Work includes client communication, investigation and case preparation, court appearances, motions, negotiations, trials, sentencing, and appointed probation-violation proceedings.
- **Notable requirements:** The provider must meet applicable Washington public-defense standards and caseload limits, screen for conflicts, provide qualified backup coverage, protect clients’ appeal rights, and maintain appropriate case-management, administrative, and reporting capabilities.
- **Workload and pricing:** Historical workload was 131 cases per year, provided for planning and comparison only; assignments are not guaranteed. Proposals may use a fixed monthly fee, per-case fee, or hybrid pricing.
- **Optional service:** Price full RALJ appellate representation separately, including records, briefing, and argument.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs or service providers are named. No products or product part numbers are requested.

### Description

The City of Washougal is seeking proposals from qualified attorneys, law firms, nonprofit entities, or public agencies to provide primary public defense for eligible defendants in City misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases. Services include representation from appointment through disposition, court appearances, client access and communication, conflict screening, case preparation, and compliance with applicable indigent defense standards and workload limits. The provider must supply adequate staffing, supervision, administrative systems, reporting, and backup coverage for the anticipated term of January 1, 2027, through January 31, 2029. Proposals, including a separately uploaded fee proposal, must be submitted electronically through OpenGov.

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