OPD Contract Attorney

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for contract attorneys to provide legal representation in criminal and civil matters throughout the state. The solicitation, identified as OPD-RFP/RFQ-2023-0185, is open from April 13, 2023, to April 13, 2025, and seeks qualified attorneys to serve as contract public defenders. Interested attorneys must submit several required documents, including a fillable PDF form, current resume, writing sample, proof of professional liability insurance, and their most recent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) transcript. The procurement is categorized under Professional Services - Legal Services (Commodity Code 3920) and will be administered by Andrea Moore, who can be contacted at ANDREA.MOORE@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6095. Applicants must demonstrate a current or recent active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD, with provisions allowing those whose MOU expired less than 30 days prior to apply.

The solicitation does not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no mentioned incumbent vendors or specific infrastructure integration requirements noted in the documentation. The RFQ does not specify explicit funding sources, contract amounts, or precise pricing terms, focusing instead on qualifying attorneys to provide contract legal services across Montana's criminal and civil legal systems. While no specific budget range is provided, the broad scope suggests the potential for multiple contract awards to different attorneys capable of meeting the qualifications. Attorneys interested in this opportunity should carefully review the full RFQ documentation and ensure they meet all professional and documentation requirements before submitting their qualifications to the Office of State Public Defender.