OPD MOU Contract Mental Health Provider

The Office of State Public Defender (OPD) in Montana is seeking qualified mental health professionals to provide contract services for OPD Attorneys and Contract Counsel representing clients in criminal and civil matters. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open from June 14, 2023, to June 14, 2025, under contract number OPD-RFP/RFQ-2023-0188 and commodity code 3920 for Professional Services - Legal Services. Interested professionals must submit a comprehensive application package including a completed fillable PDF form, current resume, professional licenses, and redacted examples of report types. Key qualifications include maintaining an active or recently expired Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OPD. The solicitation requires mental health professionals to support legal representation by providing specialized mental health insights and reports. Potential contractors must upload all required documentation electronically, with Andrea Moore serving as the primary contact at ANDREA.MOORE@mt.gov or +1 406-496-6095.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the procurement documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified mental health professionals who can meet the specified requirements. While the RFQ does not specify a precise award value or budget range, it represents a two-year contract opportunity for mental health professionals to provide support services to the Office of State Public Defender. The contract will cover services across Broadwater County and potentially other jurisdictions in Montana. Interested professionals should carefully review all submission requirements and ensure they can provide the necessary documentation and professional qualifications. The sealed solicitation will remain closed until the closing date, with US Dollars designated as the currency for any potential contract awards.