OPD Contract Investigator

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for contract investigator services across the state, seeking licensed private investigators to provide investigative support to OPD Attorneys and Contract Counsel representing clients in criminal and civil matters. The solicitation, identified with reference number OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0088, was opened on August 24, 2020, and will remain open until January 1, 2099. Interested investigators must submit a comprehensive application package including a fillable PDF form, current resume, and copies of professional licenses. Evaluation criteria will focus on the completeness and quality of submitted documentation, with a specific requirement that investigators demonstrate an active or recently expired Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD. The primary contact for this opportunity is Jennifer Kueffler, who can be reached at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6089, and the solicitation is categorized under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services.

While the document does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, potential contract investigators must be licensed private investigators capable of supporting legal proceedings. The RFQ does not provide details on incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or specific integration requirements. Similarly, no specific award values or budget ranges are outlined in the current documentation. The broad timeframe of the solicitation (open until January 1, 2099) suggests the state is establishing a long-term pool of qualified contract investigators who can be called upon as needed to support the Office of State Public Defender's legal representation efforts. Interested parties should carefully review the complete solicitation documents and ensure they meet all professional licensing and documentation requirements before submitting their qualifications.