OPD Contract Mental Health Professional

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking licensed mental health professionals to provide contract mental health services statewide. The solicitation, identified as OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0007, aims to establish a pool of qualified professionals who can assist OPD attorneys and contract counsel in criminal and civil matters. Interested mental health professionals must submit a comprehensive application package including an active or recently expired Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a completed provided form, current resume/CV, professional licenses, and redacted examples of anticipated evaluation reports. The primary deliverables will involve conducting client evaluations and providing professional mental health support to legal proceedings. Qualifications must demonstrate expertise in mental health assessment and the ability to work effectively within the legal system. The solicitation was posted on September 10, 2018, and remains open until September 10, 2099, with primary contact Brett Schandelson available at Brett.Schandelson@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5142 for additional information.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is categorized under commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, suggesting a broad opportunity for qualified mental health professionals. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. Similarly, there are no detailed references to existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The solicitation does not provide specific award values or budget ranges, indicating that compensation will likely be negotiated on a case-by-case basis depending on the specific services required and the professional's qualifications. Respondents will be evaluated based on their professional credentials, experience in mental health assessment, and ability to support legal proceedings effectively.