OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2020-0085 to procure contract attorneys for providing legal representation in criminal and civil matters across Lincoln County. The solicitation, which opened on May 12, 2020, and closed on May 12, 2022, seeks qualified attorneys to serve as Contract Public Defenders. Interested attorneys must complete mandatory questions and upload specific documentation, including a fillable PDF form, current resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and the most recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Key requirements include maintaining an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD or having an MOU that expired less than 30 days before the submission date. The procurement falls under commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with Jennifer Kueffler serving as the primary contact (Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov, 406-496-6089).

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The solicitation is broadly open to licensed attorneys meeting the specified qualifications, with a focus on professional legal service provision. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the contract appears to be for ongoing legal representation services in Lincoln County. Attorneys must demonstrate comprehensive professional credentials, including current liability insurance and ongoing legal education compliance. The procurement mechanism suggests a competitive selection process based on the submitted qualifications and documentation, with the goal of identifying competent legal professionals to serve as contract attorneys for the Montana Office of State Public Defender.