OPD Contract Mental Health Professional

The Office of State Public Defender (OPD) in Montana is seeking qualified mental health professionals to provide contract services across the state through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0004. This procurement aims to secure professionals who can assist OPD attorneys and contract counsel with various evaluation services in both criminal and civil matters, including Fitness to Proceed, Chemical Dependency, and Psycho-Sexual evaluations. Interested candidates must possess active professional licenses and submit comprehensive documentation, including a current resume or CV, professional licenses, and redacted example reports demonstrating their evaluation capabilities. The solicitation requires mental health professionals to have an active or recently expired Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD and be prepared to support legal proceedings through expert mental health assessments. The opportunity is classified under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services and is open from August 28, 2018, with an unusually extended due date of August 28, 2099. Potential respondents can contact Brett Schandelson at Brett.Schandelson@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5142 for additional information.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations beyond the professional licensing requirements for mental health professionals. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific infrastructure integration requirements. The solicitation lacks detailed pricing information or explicit budget ranges, suggesting that compensation and specific service terms will be negotiated during the contractor selection process. While the document does not outline specific evaluation criteria in detail, it implies that professional qualifications, quality of sample reports, and the ability to provide comprehensive mental health evaluations will be key factors in contractor selection. The broad timeframe and open-ended nature of the solicitation indicate that OPD is establishing a pool of qualified mental health professionals who can be called upon as needed to support legal proceedings throughout Montana. Interested professionals will need to carefully prepare their submissions to demonstrate their expertise and readiness to support the Office of State Public Defender's legal service requirements.