OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0002 for contract attorney services to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters across the state. The procurement seeks qualified private attorneys who can meet specific requirements including submitting a current resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and a recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Attorneys must potentially complete a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD, with eligibility extended to those whose previous MOU expired within the last 30 days. The solicitation is categorized under commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services and will remain open from August 28, 2018, to August 28, 2099. Interested attorneys must comprehensively answer specific application questions and provide all required documentation. The primary contact for this opportunity is Brett Schandelson, reachable at Brett.Schandelson@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5142.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears to be an open procurement for individual attorneys qualified to provide legal services across Montana's jurisdictions. While no specific award values or budget ranges are detailed in the document, the broad timeframe and statewide scope suggest significant potential for ongoing contract opportunities. The procurement seems designed to maintain a pool of qualified contract attorneys who can be engaged as needed to support the Office of State Public Defender's legal representation requirements. Attorneys will likely be evaluated based on their professional qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the comprehensive documentation and professional standards outlined in the RFQ.