OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking contract attorneys to provide comprehensive legal representation in criminal and civil matters under contract number OPD-RFP/RFQ-2022-0125. The procurement is classified under commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services and requires interested attorneys to complete a detailed application process. Applicants must submit a fillable PDF form, current resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and most recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Attorneys are required to confirm their current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) status with OPD, with a provision allowing those whose MOU expired less than 30 days prior to still be considered. The solicitation was posted on October 20, 2021, with an unusually extended due date of January 1, 2099, suggesting ongoing recruitment for contract legal professionals. The primary contact for this opportunity is Jennifer Kueffler, reachable at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6089.

The RFQ does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges are disclosed in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears to be an open recruitment for qualified attorneys interested in providing contract legal services to the state's public defender system. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the summary, the required documentation suggests that professional qualifications, experience, and current licensure will be key factors in candidate selection. The broad solicitation suggests the OPD is seeking to maintain a pool of qualified contract attorneys capable of handling both criminal and civil legal representations across Montana's judicial system. The lack of specific budget information implies that compensation and contract terms may be negotiated individually based on the specific qualifications and experience of selected attorneys.