Criminal Law Government Bids & RFPs

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.

The period of performance is anticipated to be June 8-12, 2026.

The award will be made on a sole source basis to Alliance for Hope International.

The training is for a multidisciplinary audience of prosecutors, forensic medical professionals, and investigative professionals working together in case teams.

Any information received within five days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the government.

The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid responses must be emailed to tcmanage@traversecitymi. gov.

The City prefers a monthly retainer but will consider all pricing structures submitted. Proposals should include the proposed pricing structure, including monthly retainer rate and hourly costs for additional work.

The bid will be evaluated and awarded on the basis of the best value to the city. The criteria used by the city may include, but will not be limited to: experience, price, availability, and other pertinent factors and overall capability to meet the needs of the city.

Minimum qualifications include at least five years of responsible experience as a practicing attorney, with at least three years involving municipal or other government law practice and litigation/trial experience. Specific experience is required for Michigan Tax Tribunal and labor/employment matters. Attorneys must be licensed in Michigan and in good standing with the Michigan Bar Association.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

Questions regarding the bid must be submitted by Monday, May 18, 2026.

The submission deadline for qualifications statements and proposals is 4:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2026.

The bid notice states that any services will be billed through hourly rates, with an established rate of two hundred dollars (****) per hour. The city does not provide payment for or reimbursement for travel expenses.

The city will select the most advantageous proposals based on all of the evaluation factors set forth at the end of this RFQ, and the city will make the award that is in the best interest of the city.

Proposers should submit a technical proposal which contains the name of the proposer, the principal place of business, the proposing attorney must have a minimum of five (5) years experience as an attorney and with experience servicing the City of Elizabeth or other large governmental entities, the education, qualifications, experience, and training of all persons who would be assigned to provide services along with their names and titles, and a listing of all other engagements where services of the types being proposed were provided in the past five (5) years.