OPD Contract Administrative Support

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Contract Administrative Support Staff, solicitation number OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0005. The procurement seeks qualified administrative support professionals to provide contract support services to OPD Attorneys and Contract Counsel representing clients in criminal and civil matters throughout the state. Potential contractors are required to complete a fillable PDF form, upload a current resume, and confirm their current or recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) status with OPD. The solicitation is categorized under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with an open solicitation period from 8/28/2018 to 8/28/2099. Primary contact for this RFQ is Brett Schandelson, reachable at Brett.Schandelson@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5142. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive administrative support to OPD legal professionals, though specific detailed deliverables are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the document. The solicitation appears to be an ongoing recruitment process for administrative support professionals, suggesting a potentially flexible and continuous engagement model. While no specific budget range or award value is provided, the broad solicitation timeframe (2018-2099) implies a long-term potential for administrative support contracts. The procurement seems designed to maintain a pool of qualified administrative professionals who can be called upon to support the Montana State Public Defender's office as needed. Interested parties must carefully review the attached MOU document, which will serve as the governing agreement if a contractor is approved. The broad solicitation suggests the OPD is seeking to maintain a diverse and adaptable administrative support workforce capable of meeting varying legal support needs across the state.