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Reference Number

0000405368

Issuing Organization

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2026-18

Title

Public Defender

Source ID

PU.OTH.USA.1776830.C17005426

Details

Location

United States, Michigan, Leelanau County

Piggyback Contract

Description

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) Tribal Court is soliciting contractual-service proposals for a Public Defender, to represent clients, in the Tribal Court, for one (1) year (FY'2026), (effective on Oct. 1, 2025 and end on Sept. 30, 2026). Up to three (3) Attorneys will be selected to enter into contracts, to represent Tribal Member and Non-Tribal Member Court Clients, who have been charged with alleged criminal violations, within the Tribe’s jurisdiction. The Attorney must be familiar with Tribal laws and State of Michigan and Federal laws governing criminal laws. The Attorney will be required to meet with his/her client as soon as a case is assigned and thereafter, on a regular basis, as required by law or court rule.

Dates

Publication

11/24/2025 09:40 AM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

12/04/2025 05:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Sherri Vezina

231-534-7041

sherri.vezina@gtb-nsn.gov

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

- License Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic or Physical Bid Submission

Pricing

Lump sum

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
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