County Attorney recommends RFP for CHIPS representation to control costs
County Attorney Reese Frederickson told the board the county could issue a Request for Proposals to contract CHIPS legal representation, allowing cost controls and possible reimbursement; the board reached consensus to proceed with an RFP in September to have a contract in place for Jan. 1, 2027.
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County Attorney Reese Frederickson and Court Administrator Amy Willert reviewed how Child in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) attorneys are currently appointed and billed, saying the courts handle appointments while the county covers related costs. Frederickson said the county could issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract with an attorney for CHIPS representation, which would allow the county to set cost controls such as expense caps and could improve eligibility for reimbursements.
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