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The Town of Bluffton, South Carolina is seeking proposals for part-time prosecutorial services for the Bluffton Municipal Court. Qualified individuals must be graduates of an accredited law school, hold a Juris Doctorate, and be a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Prior experience in criminal cases, particularly in municipal or magistrate courts, is preferred. The target start date is June 2026, with an initial one-year contract and options for four additional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and must be submitted online via BidNet Direct. A public opening will be held online five minutes after the submittal deadline. The Town reserves the right to refuse or waive any technicalities, negotiate with qualified attorneys, and cancel the solicitation. Attorneys are responsible for checking the Town's purchasing website for any addenda. Questions and inquiries are due no later than 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The award will be made to the proposal considered of best value to the Town, based on criteria including cost, past experience, ability, capability, and reputation. The selected vendor must provide proof of insurance, including Workers Compensation, Business Auto Policy, and Professional Liability. Submissions must include a signatory sheet, letter of transmittal with qualifications, firm's approach, experience, references, and a pricing schedule. Evaluation criteria include minimum qualifications, approach, experience, references, and pricing, with a total of 100 possible points.
The deadline for submittal of sealed proposals is 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to be submitted online via BidNet Direct.
The Town has a preference to pay a flat, negotiated monthly rate predicated on the firm's assumptions about the time commitment, or an hourly rate with assumptions of what is included in the price. The attorney shall provide invoices on a monthly basis.
The Town intends to award one independent contractor agreement to the individual that presents the proposal considered to be of the best value to the Town. In determining the most advantageous proposal, the Town reserves the right to consider criteria, such as, but not limited to, cost, past experience, ability, capability, and reputation.
Qualified individuals will be those who have graduated from an accredited law school and attained a Juris Doctorate degree, are a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Prior experience in handling criminal cases and criminal jury trials, particularly in municipal or magistrate courts, is preferred.
Questions and inquiries regarding this solicitation shall be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Any contact with any member of the Town of Bluffton council, the Town manager, nor Town of Bluffton staff members other than the named point of contact or the Town compliance and contracts director regarding this opportunity during the solicitation process may be cause for rejection of your submittal.
