OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0011 to contract with private attorneys for providing legal representation in criminal and civil matters statewide. The procurement seeks qualified attorneys to serve as Contract Public Defenders, with a solicitation period open from September 13, 2018, to September 13, 2099. Interested attorneys must submit a comprehensive application package including a fillable PDF form, detailed resume, professional writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and a recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Applicants are required to confirm their current or recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) status with OPD and adhere to specific document submission guidelines. The solicitation falls under the commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with Emily Copeland serving as the primary contact at Emily.Copeland@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5169.

While the RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it appears focused on individual licensed attorneys qualified to provide public defense services across Montana. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation does not outline specific award values, contract budgets, or funding sources, instead concentrating on the professional qualifications and documentation required for attorneys seeking to contract with the state's public defender system. The exceptionally long solicitation period (until September 13, 2099) suggests an ongoing procurement strategy for maintaining a pool of qualified contract attorneys. Potential respondents should carefully review all submission requirements and ensure they meet the professional standards and documentation criteria outlined in the RFQ.