OPD Contract Investigator

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0017 seeking licensed private investigators to provide comprehensive investigative services for OPD attorneys and contract counsel representing indigent clients. The procurement targets qualified investigators who will support legal teams across criminal and civil matters where OPD is court-appointed. Interested investigators must complete required questionnaires, upload a current resume, and provide professional licensure documentation. Potential contractors are required to review and confirm an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD, with the solicitation classified under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services. The procurement was originally opened on September 20, 2018, with an unusually extended due date of September 20, 2099, providing a substantial window for potential investigators to submit qualifications. The primary contact for this opportunity is Emily Copeland, who can be reached at Emily.Copeland@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5169 for any procedural or substantive questions regarding the contract investigator opportunity.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specifically identified in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be an open procurement seeking qualified individual investigators rather than constraining responses to specific organizational types. While the document does not provide specific pricing terms, funding sources, or precise contract values, it suggests an ongoing need for investigative services supporting public defense legal teams. The broad solicitation and extended timeline indicate the OPD is establishing a pool of qualified investigators who can be engaged as needed for various criminal and civil legal support services. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate professional investigative credentials, relevant experience in supporting legal proceedings, and the capability to work effectively with public defense attorneys across diverse case types.