OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking contract attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters throughout the state. The solicitation, identified as OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0113, aims to establish a pool of qualified private attorneys who can be appointed to handle cases on behalf of the public defender's office. Interested attorneys must submit a comprehensive application package that includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), professional resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and most recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. The procurement focuses on professional legal services under Commodity Code 3920, with attorneys required to demonstrate current professional credentials and compliance with OPD requirements. The solicitation was opened on 4/27/2021 with an unusually extended closing date of 1/1/2099, and interested attorneys with recently expired MOUs are eligible to apply. The primary contact for this solicitation is Jennifer Kueffler, reachable at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6089.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The RFQ appears to be open to qualified private attorneys who can meet the professional requirements outlined by the Office of State Public Defender. There are no details provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Additionally, the document does not specify award values, budget ranges, or financial terms for the contract attorney positions. The solicitation is primarily focused on establishing a qualified pool of legal professionals who can be appointed to handle criminal and civil cases across Montana, with the selection process based on professional qualifications, documentation, and compliance with OPD standards.