OPD Contract Attorney

The Office of State Public Defender (OPD) in Montana is soliciting qualifications from private attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2022-0119. The procurement seeks contract attorneys who can effectively represent clients in cases where OPD is appointed legal counsel. Attorneys must submit a comprehensive application package including a fillable PDF form, current resume, professional writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and most recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Candidates must indicate their current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) status with OPD, with those having an MOU expired less than 30 days still eligible to apply. The solicitation was opened on July 6, 2021, and has an unusual closing date of January 1, 2099, suggesting this is an ongoing or placeholder solicitation for contract legal services. Interested attorneys can contact Jennifer Kueffler at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6089 for additional information about the opportunity.

While the RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, it appears to be open to qualified private attorneys licensed to practice in Montana. No specific information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The solicitation falls under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, indicating a focus on legal representation services. No specific award values, contract budgets, or funding sources are detailed in the available documentation. The broad and long-term nature of the solicitation suggests OPD is building a pool of qualified contract attorneys to handle various legal representation needs across criminal and civil matters. Attorneys interested in this opportunity should carefully review the full RFQ requirements and ensure they meet all qualifications for providing legal services to the Office of State Public Defender.