OPD Contract Mental Health Professional

The Montana Office of State Public Defender (OPD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2019-0016 seeking licensed mental health professionals to provide contract services supporting OPD Attorneys and Contract Counsel in criminal and civil legal matters. Qualified professionals must submit a completed form, current resume, valid professional licenses, and redacted examples of anticipated evaluation reports. The solicitation requires mental health professionals to disclose whether they currently have an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD, with a provision allowing those whose MOU expired less than 30 days prior to submission to remain eligible. Professionals will be expected to provide mental health evaluation and support services directly assisting legal representation. The procurement is categorized under commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services, with an open solicitation period from September 20, 2018, to September 20, 2099. The primary contact for this opportunity is Brett Schandelson, who can be reached at Brett.Schandelson@mt.gov or +1 406-523-5142.

While the RFQ does not explicitly detail specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, it appears open to licensed mental health professionals who can demonstrate appropriate qualifications and professional credentials. The document does not specify incumbent vendors, existing contract values, or specific budget ranges for these professional services. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or specific integration requirements with existing technological infrastructure. The long solicitation window (nearly 81 years) suggests an ongoing, evergreen procurement approach for mental health professional services that can accommodate evolving legal support needs. Interested professionals must ensure they meet the licensing and documentation requirements outlined in the solicitation to be considered for contract opportunities with the Montana Office of State Public Defender.