Request for Proposals - Prosecuting Attorney Services

CITY OF MONROE -- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SERVICES

PURPOSE OF REQUEST

The City is requesting written proposals from well-qualified law firms, attorneys and public agencies interested in serving as City Prosecutor on a contractual basis for the City of Monroe, Washington (“City”). 

TIME SCHEDULE

The City will follow a timetable, which should result in a selection of a firm by January 1, 2020.  Proposals will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on November 1, 2019.  Interviews of selected candidates will, if required, be scheduled in November 2019.  The City anticipates entering into a three year contract for prosecution services upon completion of the request for proposal process with a possible one year extension at the option of the City. 

SCOPE OF SERVICES

General Description. The Prosecutor will represent the City in the prosecution of all misdemeanor violations, civil and traffic infractions, criminal code enforcement and animal control matters of state law and the Monroe Municipal Code.  The contracted services are intended to begin on January 1, 2020. The City contracts with a law firm for the provision of civil legal services.  The City has its own police department, with approximately 30 police officers.  The City’s municipal court is housed in the City of Monroe campus at 806 W Main Street, Monroe, WA  98272.  Monroe Municipal Court sessions are held in a multi-purpose room which also serves as the City Council Chambers and various meetings.


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