Description
The City of Fairbanks is procuring a qualified attorney or law firm to serve as the public defender for indigent misdemeanor defendants arising under the municipal code. The contract will commence in January 2024 and run through December 31 2026, covering roughly ten new misdemeanor cases per year. Respondents must submit a resume and a Letter of Interest that includes a total price proposal; the contract will be paid in equal monthly installments on a fixed‑price basis. The award will be made after evaluating LOIs, but no vendor has yet been selected. Key points include:
• Scope: Full defense services for municipal‑code misdemeanor cases (excluding routine traffic matters) from arraignment through trial.
• Qualifications: Alaska and Fairbanks bar admission, minimum five years misdemeanor defense experience.
• Pricing: Fixed total price to be stated in the LOI; payment via monthly installments covering all fees and expenses.
• Timeline: LOI deadline December 18 2023; contract start January 2024; performance through December 31 2026.