The City of Trenton, Department of Administration is soliciting sealed request for proposals from Law Firms or attorney interested in providing professional legal services as an independent contractor regarding Public Defender Services in the City of Trenton, Municipal Court, for the Department of Administration, Division of Public Defender’s Office. A contract regarding the above will be awarded through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. This contract shall be awarded for a period of one (1) year from time of award.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Services to be provided include, but are not limited to, providing representation of defendants determined to be eligible for Public Defender Services by a Trenton Municipal Court Judge. Due to Covid-19, awarded Respondents are responsible for their own remote equipment necessary to conduct virtual sessions. The city is requesting a rate per session and an hourly rate for related administrative work.

Duration of Contract: one (1) year from date of award.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

A. The qualifications and experience of the proposed staff 30%
B. Existing knowledge of the subject matter to be addressed under the contract. 20%
C. Availability to accommodate any required Trenton Municipal Court proceedings and meetings. 15%
D. Compensation proposal. 15%
E. Past Performance 20%