OPD Contract Investigator

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0090 to procure contract investigative services for OPD Attorneys and Contract Counsel representing clients in criminal and civil matters. The solicitation seeks licensed private investigators throughout Montana who can provide comprehensive investigative support to public defense legal teams. Qualified investigators must complete a specific fillable PDF form, submit a current resume, and provide proof of professional licensing credentials. The RFQ, categorized under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, requires potential contract investigators to demonstrate their qualifications by responding to specific assessment questions and uploading required documentation. The solicitation was opened on September 9, 2020, and is set to remain open until January 1, 2099, suggesting an ongoing recruitment process for maintaining a pool of qualified contract investigators. The primary contact for this procurement is Jennifer Kueffler from the Montana state government, who will oversee the selection and qualification process.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, indicating that licensed private investigators from across Montana can apply. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details regarding existing technological infrastructure or integration requirements. The solicitation also does not provide specific pricing terms, award values, or budget ranges for the contract investigator positions. The procurement appears designed to create a flexible, ongoing roster of qualified investigators who can be called upon to support public defense legal services as needed. By maintaining this pool of investigators, the Montana Office of State Public Defender can quickly access investigative resources to support indigent defense cases across various criminal and civil legal matters.