RE-ADVERTISEMENT LEGAL SERVICES – PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

The City of Trenton is seeking a law firm or attorney to provide public defender services for the City of Trenton, Municipal Court. The contract will be awarded for a period of one year. The services to be provided include representing defendants determined to be eligible for Public Defender Services by a Trenton Municipal Court Judge. The awarded respondent will be 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. • The contract will be for a period of one year from the date of award. • The services to be provided include representing defendants determined to be eligible for Public Defender Services by a Trenton Municipal Court Judge. • The awarded respondent will be 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. • The evaluation criteria include the qualifications and experience of the proposed staff, existing knowledge of the subject matter, availability to accommodate required Trenton Municipal Court proceedings and meetings, compensation proposal, and past performance.