QVL for Legal Services for Indigent Defendants

The City of Tucson awarded a contract to the Law Office of Ricardo Bours to provide legal services to indigent defendants. The contract requires the law office to provide legal representation to defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The contract includes provisions for insurance, payment, and termination. The law office is required to maintain professional liability insurance with a minimum limit of $500,000 per claim and $1,000,000 annual aggregate. The contract also includes a living wage requirement, which requires the law office to pay its employees a minimum wage of $10.39 per hour if health benefits are offered, or $11.62 per hour if no health benefits are offered. • The contract is for a term of 4 years, from April 12, 2018, to March 30, 2022. • The law office is required to provide legal services to indigent defendants in accordance with the contract. • The contract includes provisions for payment, including a payment schedule and a requirement for the law office to submit invoices to the City of Tucson. • The contract includes provisions for termination, including a requirement for the law office to provide notice to the City of Tucson in the event of termination. • The law office is required to maintain accurate records of its services, including the number of hours worked and the services provided. • The contract includes provisions for dispute resolution, including a requirement for the law office to participate in mediation or arbitration in the event of a dispute.