OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking contract attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters statewide. The solicitation, identified as OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0091, was opened on 10/8/2020 with an unusually extended deadline of 1/1/2099. Interested attorneys must submit a comprehensive application package including a fillable PDF form, current resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and most recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. The procurement falls under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with Jennifer Kueffler serving as the primary contact. Qualified attorneys will be contracted to handle court-appointed legal representation across various legal matters, with the primary objective of providing comprehensive legal services to clients who cannot afford private representation.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the requirement of being a licensed attorney in good standing. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The solicitation does not outline a specific contract value, award date, or contract term, leaving the potential compensation and engagement details open-ended. Attorneys will be evaluated based on their professional qualifications, documented experience, writing skills, and ability to meet the OPD's standards for court-appointed legal representation. The broad and long-term nature of this solicitation suggests the OPD is building a pool of qualified contract attorneys to handle legal representation needs across Montana's judicial system.