REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR 

PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES

 2019-2020 Contract Period

Proposals, together with statements of qualifications, are requested from attorneys to represent, advise, defend in court and otherwise provide legal assistance to indigents before the Superior Court of Klickitat County, Washington for the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. These services must be provided in accordance with in accordance with CrR 3.1 STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE as adopted by the Washington Supreme Court and the Code of Professional Responsibility.

A complete copy of the Request for Proposals may be obtained through the Klickitat County website at http:// www .klickitatcounty.org, Commissioner's office located at 205 S. Columbus, Room 103, Goldendale, WA 98620 or by calling 773-4612.

Submittals must be received by the Office of the Superior Court Judge located at the Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S. Columbus Avenue, Room 204, Goldendale, Washington, on or before 5:00 PM on Friday, October 19, 2018.

Contract(s) will be awarded after review by the Superior Court Judge and the Board of County Commissioners.

Klickitat County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any or all submission irregularities and to negotiate informally further with any or all proponents.

Dated this 4th day of September, 2018.

By order of the Board of County Commissioners Klickitat County, Washington

Rex F. Johnston, Chairman

ATTEST: Lee Snell, Clerk of the Board