C-101514 RFP 68-23 Primary Public Defense

The City of Vancouver has awarded a contract to Vancouver Defenders, P.S. to provide public defense legal services to eligible clients. The contract is for a period of 5 years, with a total compensation of $9,100,000. The Contractor will provide representation to clients in all stages of the case, including arraignments, pre-trials, trials, and sentencings. The Contractor will also provide support staff services, including investigators and social workers. The contract requires the Contractor to maintain a case-reporting and management information system, and to provide quarterly reports to the City. The City will pay the Contractor a monthly installment of $141,828. Key aspects of the contract include: • The Contractor will provide public defense legal services to eligible clients • The contract is for a period of 5 years • The total compensation is $9,100,000 • The Contractor will provide representation to clients in all stages of the case • The Contractor will provide support staff services, including investigators and social workers • The contract requires the Contractor to maintain a case-reporting and management information system • The City will pay the Contractor a monthly installment of $141,828