OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0020 seeking qualified private attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters statewide. The procurement is designed to establish a pool of contract attorneys who can serve as public defenders across Montana's various jurisdictions. Interested attorneys must submit a comprehensive application package including a fillable PDF form, current resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and a recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Potential contractors must verify their current status with OPD, with provisions allowing attorneys whose Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has expired within the last 30 days to still be considered. The solicitation is classified under commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with the opportunity open from October 4, 2018, through October 4, 2099. Contact for this procurement is Brett Schandelson, reachable at Brett.Schandelson@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5142.

The RFQ does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The document provides no information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. While no specific budget range or award values are listed, the broad scope suggests this is an ongoing contract opportunity for multiple attorneys to provide public defense services throughout Montana. Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Montana and demonstrate professional competence through their submitted materials. The solicitation appears designed to maintain a flexible and comprehensive roster of contract attorneys capable of handling various criminal and civil legal representations for the state's public defender system. Potential contractors should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to execute a Memorandum of Understanding to be considered for contract attorney positions.