Public Defense Investigative Services

The City of Spokane issued an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP #5513‑21) seeking licensed investigative firms to provide hourly investigative support to the Public Defender’s Office. The work is performed on a charge‑by‑hour basis (estimated 800 hours per year) and includes tasks such as interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, serving subpoenas, and testifying in court. The solicitation was open to full and open competition, with proposals due 1 Dec 2021, and the City intends to award contracts to three firms, each entering a two‑year, renewable agreement. The contract is governed by standard municipal terms and requires the contractor to maintain $1 million minimum insurance coverages and to be registered to do business in Washington. • Hourly investigative services for criminal defense cases (≈ 800 hrs/yr). • Two‑year term, renewable by mutual agreement, with three vendors selected. • Payment based on an all‑inclusive hourly rate; no fixed contract ceiling disclosed.