OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking private attorneys to provide contract legal representation in criminal and civil matters, with solicitation number OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0010. The procurement is designed to establish a pool of qualified contract attorneys who can be appointed to cases throughout the state. Interested attorneys must complete several documentation requirements, including verifying current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) status, submitting a fillable PDF form, providing a comprehensive resume, submitting a writing sample, presenting proof of professional liability insurance, and including a recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Attorneys must demonstrate current professional credentials and compliance with OPD requirements to be considered. The solicitation was opened on September 13, 2018, and is set to remain open until September 13, 2099, indicating an ongoing recruitment effort. Potential respondents can contact Emily Copeland at Emily.Copeland@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5169 for additional information.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no indications of disadvantaged enterprise provisions or specific requirements limiting participation. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified private attorneys who can meet the professional and documentation standards outlined by the OPD. While the document does not detail specific award values or budget ranges, it suggests an ongoing contract arrangement where attorneys will be selected to provide legal representation on an as-needed basis. The commodity code for this solicitation is 3920, categorized under Professional Services - Legal Services. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The long-term nature of the solicitation implies a continuous recruitment process to maintain a comprehensive roster of contract attorneys capable of handling criminal and civil legal matters across Montana.