OPD Contract Investigator

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation (Number OPD-RFP/RFQ-2021-0105) to establish a statewide pool of contract investigators for providing investigative services to OPD attorneys and contract counsel representing clients in criminal and civil matters. The primary procurement seeks licensed private investigators capable of supporting legal proceedings through comprehensive investigative work. Interested investigators must submit a comprehensive application package including a current resume, professional license(s), and a completed fillable PDF form. Qualified candidates must demonstrate current professional licensure and the capability to assist attorneys across various legal contexts. The solicitation falls under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with Jennifer Kueffler serving as the primary contact (Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov, +1 406-496-6089). The RFQ was opened on 3/1/2021 and remains open until 1/1/2099, indicating an ongoing qualification process designed to maintain a continually available roster of contract investigators. Prospective investigators will be evaluated based on their professional credentials, licensure status, and demonstrated investigative capabilities.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations beyond the requirement of holding a valid private investigator's license. There are no indications of preference for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational types within the solicitation. The document does not enumerate incumbent vendors or outline specific integration requirements with existing technological infrastructure. No explicit award values or specific budget ranges are provided in the available documentation. The procurement appears structured as an open, ongoing qualification process that allows the OPD to establish a flexible pool of investigative resources that can be engaged on an as-needed basis, without committing to fixed contract values or predetermined engagement volumes. The extremely long open period (until 2099) suggests the OPD intends to maintain a dynamic roster of qualified investigators that can be rapidly deployed to support legal proceedings across Montana.