PUBLIC NOTICE
SOQ 24-038
 
            The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No. 145343 is hereby soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Questionnaire) from firms and/or individuals interested in representing Jefferson Parish before Federal Agencies and to act as legislative and administrative consultant for the Parish of Jefferson in Washington, D.C. and in such other places, such as Federal regional offices, as appropriate, for a two (2) year term.
 
Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., December 12, 2024
 
 
            The firms and/or individuals submitting Statements of Qualifications (General Professional Questionnaire) must identify all sub-consultant firms which they expect to use to provide professional services, and submit a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire) for each sub-consultant firm.  (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance, Section 2-928).
 
            The firm(s) or individual(s) selected for this work shall: advise and consult on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson with the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal government, and all of its departments and agencies, as may be necessary to further the interests of the Parish of Jefferson; obtain and furnish to the Parish of Jefferson such information as may be available on Federal programs and Federal regulatory matters in which the Parish indicated an interest; review, evaluate and advise the Parish of Federal government, executive, legislative and administrative proposals, rules and regulations in which the Parish of Jefferson expressed an interest; review, evaluate and advise Parish of Jefferson on proposals which are prepared for submission to Federal agencies, when requested; act as liaison with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation and keep it informed of the interests and position of the Parish of Jefferson on pending legislation; assist the Parish of Jefferson regarding appearances by Parish officials before Congressional committees and administrative agencies, and arrange appointments upon request; appear and represent the Parish of Jefferson before Congressional committees upon request; initiate contact with Federal agencies to promote interests of Jefferson Parish when Parish proposals are under consideration by such Federal agencies to obtain the most favorable consideration; advise, consult and assist with representatives of the private sector who are engaging in, or endeavoring to engage in Federally assisted economic development when requested by the Parish of Jefferson; and appear before the Parish President and/or Jefferson Parish Council whenever requested to do so by the Parish President and/or Council for the purpose of providing information and answering questions regarding matters covered by this by agreement.
 
 
Compensation 
            Compensation for the required services will be made on an hourly rate basis, or a fixed fee basis, or a combination thereof.  The Parish of Jefferson reserves the right to determine method of payment (hourly or lump-sum).
 
            Mutually agreeable fee arrangements under this agreement shall be negotiated with the consultant by the appropriate Parish Department end-user or representative of the Parish Administration.
           
 
Evaluation Criteria 
            The following criteria, listed with weighted importance shall be used to evaluate each firm             submitting a Statement of Qualifications:
            Professional Training and Experience                             __25_ points;
            Past Performance on Public Contracts                            __25_ points;
            Professional Accomplishments of Firm Members          __25_ points;
            Ability to provide preference in the event of a conflict   __15_ points;
Location of office                                                                 ___8_ points;
            Nature, quality and value of Prior Parish Work               ___­2_ points;
            TOTAL                                                                                    _100_ points
 
The person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualification (General Professional Questionnaire) must identify all subcontractors who will assist in providing professional services for the project, in the professional services questionnaire. Each subcontractor shall be required to submit a (General Professional Questionnaire) and all documents and information included in the questionnaire.  (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928)
 
All persons or firms (including subcontractors) must submit a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Questionnaire) by the deadline. The latest professional services questionnaire may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or via the Jefferson Parish website at https://www.jeffparish.gov/27/Government. This questionnaire can be accessed by clicking on the + next to “Doing Business in Jefferson Parish” on the website and clicking on “Professional Services Questionnaires”.
 
Submissions will only be accepted electronically via Jefferson Parish’s e-Procurement site, Central Bidding at www.centralauctionhouse.com or www.jeffparishbids.net.  Registration is required and free for Jefferson Parish vendors by accessing the following link: www.centralauctionhouse.com/registration.php.
 
No submittals will be accepted after the deadline.
 
Affidavits are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications, but shall be submitted prior to contract approval.
 
Insurances are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications, but shall be submitted prior to contract approval.
 
Disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court.
 
ADV: The New Orleans Advocate:  December 4, 2024

Additional Notes/Requirements

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