Investigations Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are accepted on a continuous recruitment basis through April 15, 2029, at 3:30 PM.

Counselor will be paid monthly at agreed-upon hourly rates, with reimbursement for approved costs and expenses. Invoices must be itemized and submitted monthly.

The proposer expressly warrants to the county that it has the ability and expertise to perform proposed services using the highest standards of ethics and professional workmanship.

Contracts may be awarded to one or more proposers whose proposals achieve the highest evaluation scores based on experience, qualifications of the legal team, and legal fee and cost structure.

Proposers must be qualified by degree and experience, maintain sufficient legal and nonlegal support staff, and hold all required licenses and qualifications. Experience in public sector clients and specific legal fields is preferred.

Failure to supply certificates of insurance within five days of notice of award may be cause for the county to declare a proposal non-responsive.

Failure to submit required documents, acknowledge addendums, or submit a proposal with unofficial conditions may lead to rejection. Failure to provide insurance certificates may also result in disqualification.

Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 PM PDT on June 22, 2026. Proposals received later than 4:00 pm pdt june 22, 2026 will not be considered.

The consultant shall be paid on the basis of invoices submitted. The city will timely pay any undisputed portion of the invoice. In the event of an invoice dispute, the city will timely pay any undisputed portion of the invoice, and the parties will promptly make reasonable efforts to resolve the disputed portion.

The selection will be based on the evaluation of written proposals and potentially interviews, considering statement of understanding (10%), company background and prior experience (10%), experience and qualifications of assigned personnel (20%), scope of work approach (30%), and cost schedule (30%). Written proposals and interviews will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Statement of understanding 10% Company background and prior experience 10% Experience and qualifications of assigned personnel 20% Scope of work approach 30% Cost schedule 30% Total 100%

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing each proposed service to public safety agencies or comparable public entities, familiarity with Washington State civil service requirements, and a track record of completing comparable engagements on schedule. A minimum of three 3 years of demonstrated experience providing each proposed service to public safety agencies, law enforcement organizations, or comparable public entities, including familiarity with washington state civil service requirements where applicable.

Questions must be submitted before June 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM PDT. Questions must be submitted before june 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm pdt

Proposals that indicate requested information will only be provided upon selection may be disqualified. Failure to comply with RFP procedures and requirements may result in rejection. A contractor response that indicates that any of the requested information in this rfp will only be provided if and when the contractor is selected as the apparently successful contractor is not acceptable, and, at the citys sole discretion, may disqualify the proposal from consideration.