Active SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · JACKSON COUNTY
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Jackson County Public Defender Office seeks proposals for Managed Assigned Counsel Services to oversee indigent defense, manage attorney rosters, and ensure competent legal representation for adult defendants in criminal cases. Remote work, hourly pay.
The Jackson County Public Defender Office is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced individuals to provide Managed Assigned Counsel Services. Under the direction of the Public Defender Office, the Counsel Administrator is responsible for operating the county’s indigent defense system to ensure that adult defendants receive competent legal representation in criminal proceedings. The Administrator directs contracted attorneys to provide legal representation. Responsible for screening, selecting, and maintaining a roster of eligible attorneys for case assignment, evaluating attorney performance, reviewing invoices, authorizing investigative resources, and performing other duties associated with the provision of competent legal representation. Vendor will work with and coordinate with the Public Defender’s Office. Vendor will be paid hourly for their work from a location of their choosing. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1010252.C9310076 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/20/2026 05:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Submit an electronic version of your Bid to Jackson County via email to purchasing@mijackson.org not later than 10 a.m. on May 11, 2026. DO NOT SUBMIT ON BIDNET. **Owner Organization**: Public Defenders Office **Solicitation Number**: RFP-JC-961-030226 **Reference Number**: 0000420236 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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