OPD Contract Administrative Support

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0015 seeking contract administrative support professionals to provide critical support services for OPD Attorneys and Contract Counsel representing clients in criminal and civil matters. The procurement falls under commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with a broad solicitation window from September 18, 2018, to September 18, 2099. Interested administrative professionals must submit a comprehensive application that includes answering specific qualifying questions, completing a fillable PDF form, and uploading a current resume. The primary deliverables include providing administrative support to legal professionals, though specific detailed performance expectations are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation. The solicitation is managed by Emily Copeland, who serves as the primary contact for potential contractors. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the documents, applicants will likely be assessed based on their professional qualifications, administrative skills, and ability to support legal proceedings effectively.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, nor does it provide clear information about disadvantaged enterprise participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. Similarly, no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are evident from the solicitation materials. The document does not outline a specific award value, budget range, or funding sources for this administrative support contract. Potential contractors will be required to review and potentially execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as part of the qualification process, which suggests a contractual relationship structured around ongoing administrative support services. While the solicitation period is extensive (spanning from 2018 to 2099), this likely indicates an open, ongoing recruitment for qualified administrative support professionals rather than a time-limited competitive procurement.