OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0108 to contract with private attorneys for providing legal representation in criminal and civil matters statewide. The procurement is specifically categorized under Professional Services - Legal Services (Commodity Code 3920) and seeks to establish a pool of qualified contract attorneys who can handle cases where OPD is court-appointed. Interested attorneys must submit a comprehensive application package including a completed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), current resume, professional writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and a recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript from mtcle.org. Potential contract attorneys must demonstrate current eligibility through an active or recently expired MOU with OPD and provide documentation proving their professional qualifications. The solicitation was opened on 3/23/2021 with an unusual closing date of 1/1/2099, suggesting an ongoing recruitment effort, and the primary contact for this opportunity is Jennifer Kueffler.

There are no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears open to all qualified private attorneys in Montana who can meet the professional requirements. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the RFQ indicates the intent to maintain a diverse pool of contract attorneys capable of providing legal representation across various criminal and civil matters. No specific budget ranges or award values are explicitly stated in the available documents. The solicitation seems designed to create a flexible, ongoing roster of contract attorneys who can be assigned cases as needed by the Office of State Public Defender. Attorneys must demonstrate professional competence, maintain current liability insurance, and be willing to accept court-appointed representations across different legal contexts.