Sealed proposals endorsed “MACC/Indigent Defense Program,” will be received at the City of Birmingham, 151 Martin Street, Birmingham, MI 48009 in the Clerk’s Office; until July 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., after which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
Bidders will be required to have a law degree and licensed to practice law in Michigan and a member in good standing with the Michigan Bar Association, have at least five years of experience practicing law, thorough knowledge of Michigan criminal law and defense procedures, and a valid Michigan driver's license.
The City of Birmingham as Lead Community for the 48th District Court, to operate the Indigent Defense Program, is accepting sealed bid proposals from qualified professionals to be the Managed Assigned Counsel Coordinator (MACC) to operate the defense program to ensure that indigent defendants receive competent legal representation in criminal proceedings. This is an independent contract position funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. This position is not eligible for Court benefits. This work must be performed as specified accordance with the specifications contained in the Request For Proposals (RFP).
The RFP, may be obtained online from the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network at http://www.mitn.info or https://michiganidc.gov/careers/; https://www.courts.michigan.gov/employment-opportunities/
The acceptance of any proposal made pursuant to this invitation shall not be binding upon the City as Lead Community until an agreement has been executed.
Submitted to MITN: July 12, 2024
Deadline for Submissions: July 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Contact Person: Mary Kucharek
City of Birmingham
151 Martin Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
248.282.1075
