OPD Contract Mental Health Professional

The State of Montana's Office of Public Defender (OPD) is soliciting qualifications for contract mental health professionals through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered OPD-RFP/RFQ-2022-0124. The procurement seeks licensed mental health professionals to provide specialized evaluation and consultation services for OPD attorneys and contract counsel representing clients in both criminal and civil legal matters. Qualified professionals must complete a fillable PDF form, upload a current resume, submit professional licenses, and provide redacted examples of evaluation reports they anticipate producing. The RFQ was originally posted on September 28, 2021, with an extended response deadline of January 1, 2099, and is classified under Commodity Code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services. Respondents are required to demonstrate current or recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) status with OPD and provide comprehensive professional credentials. The primary contact for this procurement is Jennifer Kueffler, who can be reached at Jennifer.Kueffler@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6089.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation, suggesting the procurement is open to qualified individual mental health professionals meeting the specified credentials. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not outline specific budget ranges or award values, indicating this may be an ongoing, as-needed contract for mental health professional services. There are no details provided about existing technological infrastructure or integration requirements. The procurement appears focused on establishing a pool of qualified mental health professionals who can provide expert evaluation services to support the state's public defender system. Professionals will be expected to work closely with OPD attorneys and contract counsel, providing specialized mental health insights and evaluations to support client representation in legal proceedings.