OPD Contract Investigator

The Office of State Public Defender (OPD) in Montana is soliciting qualifications for contract investigators through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0003. This procurement seeks licensed private investigators who will provide investigative services to OPD Attorneys and Contract Counsel across the state, supporting both criminal and civil legal matters where OPD is court-appointed. Qualified investigators must submit a comprehensive application package including a current resume, professional licenses, and a completed fillable PDF form. Applicants must review an attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and provide specific details about their current investigator status, with provisions allowing those whose previous agreements expired less than 30 days before the application date to still be considered. The solicitation is categorized under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with a remarkably extended open period from August 28, 2018, to August 28, 2099. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Brett Schandelson, who can be reached at Brett.Schandelson@mt.gov or by phone at +1 406-523-5142.

While the document does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it requires respondents to be licensed private investigators capable of supporting legal investigative work. No specific incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The RFQ does not provide details about award values, contract amounts, or specific budget ranges for the investigative services. Potential contractors will be expected to work directly with OPD attorneys, supporting their case investigations through professional and thorough investigative work. Interested parties must carefully review the MOU and complete all application requirements to be considered for this long-term contract opportunity. The broad timeframe and open-ended nature of the solicitation suggest the state is building a pool of qualified contract investigators who can be called upon as needed for various legal support services.