The City of Des Moines requests proposals to provide public defense services for indigent criminal defendants for a term of two (2) years commencing on February 1, 2026, with the option to extend the contract by the mutual agreement of parties for an additional two-year period. Additionally, the City of Des Moines is seeking on behalf of Normandy Park a proposal to provide public defense services for the City of Normandy Park for the same timeframe. Proposals will be considered separately, however preference will be given to proposals that provide the best comprehensive services for both Des Moines and Normandy Park. Normandy Park currently contracts with the City of Des Moines to provide court and prosecution services.
