OPD Contract Attorney

The State of Montana's Office of Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation number OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0115 seeking qualified private attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters. The procurement is specifically targeting attorneys who can serve as contract legal representatives when OPD is appointed to a case. Interested attorneys must complete the solicitation by submitting several key documents, including a completed form, current resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and most recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Attorneys must also maintain an active or recently expired Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD to be considered. The solicitation was opened on May 21, 2021, with a nominal closing date of January 1, 2099, indicating an ongoing recruitment process. The primary contact for this opportunity is Jennifer Kueffler, who can be reached at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or by phone at 406-496-6089.

While the RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, it is categorized under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services. No specific pricing terms, funding sources, or budget ranges are detailed in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be in an initial stage of qualifying contract attorneys, with no current attachments, product line items, or service line items added to the event. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The opportunity seems designed to create a pool of qualified attorneys who can be called upon to provide legal representation as needed by the Office of Public Defender across Montana.