OPD Contract Attorney

The Office of State Public Defender (OPD) in Montana has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking contract attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters. The solicitation, identified as OPD-RFP/RFQ-2022-0126, was opened on 11/10/2021 and is scheduled to close on 1/1/2099. Interested attorneys must complete a fillable PDF form and submit several required documents, including a comprehensive resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. Potential contract attorneys are required to confirm their current status with an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD, with some flexibility allowed for recently expired MOUs. The solicitation falls under the commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, and attorneys must demonstrate their qualifications through a detailed application process. The primary contact for this solicitation is Jennifer Kueffler, who can be reached at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or by phone at +1 406-496-6089.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Similarly, the document does not specify award values, contract budgets, or precise compensation ranges for the contract attorneys. The solicitation appears to be broadly open to qualified legal professionals who can meet the OPD's requirements for contract public defender services. Attorneys will need to demonstrate their professional capabilities, legal expertise, and ability to provide comprehensive legal representation across criminal and civil matters. While specific financial details are not disclosed, the opportunity represents a potential ongoing contract for legal services with the state of Montana's Office of State Public Defender.