OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0104 seeking contract attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters statewide. The procurement is specifically for professional legal services under commodity code 3920, targeting qualified attorneys who can supplement the public defender's office capabilities. Interested attorneys must complete a comprehensive submission package including verification of current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) status, a detailed form, professional resume, appellate brief writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and a recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Key qualifications include demonstrated legal expertise, professional credentials, and the ability to handle appointed legal cases across criminal and civil jurisdictions. The solicitation was originally posted on February 18, 2021, with an open-ended closing date of January 1, 2099, indicating an ongoing recruitment process. Contact for questions is Jennifer Kueffler, reachable at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6089.

While the RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, it appears to be an open solicitation for licensed attorneys in Montana who can meet the professional qualifications. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide a definitive contract value or explicit budget range, suggesting that compensation may be case-dependent or negotiated individually with selected contract attorneys. The procurement seems designed to maintain a flexible pool of qualified legal professionals who can be assigned to cases as needed by the Office of State Public Defender. The ongoing nature of the solicitation, with its perpetual closing date, indicates that OPD is continually seeking to expand and maintain its network of contract attorneys to ensure comprehensive legal representation across the state. No specific technology integration requirements or infrastructure constraints are detailed in the available documentation.