OPD Contract Administrative Support Staff

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0005 for Contract Administrative Support Staff across the state. This procurement seeks qualified administrative professionals to provide support services to OPD Attorneys and Contract Counsel representing clients in criminal and civil legal matters. Interested candidates must submit specific documentation, including verification of an existing or recently expired Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD, a completed fillable PDF form, and a current resume. The solicitation was opened on August 28, 2018, with an unusually extended close date of August 28, 2099, and uses commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services. Potential contractors should contact Brett Schandelson at Brett.Schandelson@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5142 for additional information. The primary evaluation will likely focus on candidates' qualifications, professional experience, and ability to effectively support legal professionals throughout Montana.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no details provided about specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the document does not specify a precise budget range or award value, the procurement appears designed to establish a pool of qualified administrative support professionals who can be contracted on an as-needed basis across the state. The long-term nature of the solicitation (with a close date nearly 80 years in the future) suggests the OPD is seeking to maintain a flexible and ongoing roster of administrative support staff. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to provide comprehensive administrative support in a legal environment, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and professional competence.