1. Purpose

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to obtain qualifications as allowed by City-Parish governing statutes, ordinances, resolutions and policies from bona fide, qualified proposers who are interested in providing services for 2022 Long Range Strategic Plan for Organization of Government & Delivery of Services

2. General Instructions

Proposers shall submit proposals to the Purchasing Division, directed to the following:
Proposers shall submit proposals no later than November 1, 2022, by 2:00 pm CST. Proposals may also be delivered by hand to our physical address at the following location:
Proposers shall submit proposals between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise provided by a federal holiday, which then may be delivered by hand on the following business day, not later than November 1, 2022, by 5:00 CST, local time. Proposals submitted for consideration shall consist of the following:

• Proposers shall submit one (1) signed hardcopy of the original proposal (signed on Attachment B Proposal Form) in a sealed envelope, marked [Original] 2022 Long Range Strategic Plan for Organization of Government & Delivery of Services. Additionally, proposers should submit five (5) additional hardcopies of the signed proposal in a sealed envelope, marked [Copy] 2022 Long Range Strategic Plan for Organization of Government & Delivery of Services, one (1) digitally signed proposal on CD/DVD/USB drive in PDF format, marked 2022 Long Range Strategic Plan for Organization of Government & Delivery of Services, and one (1) redacted copy of the proposal, if applicable.

• A Title Page, Table of Contents, signed Letter of Transmittal, and Proposal Contents as outlined and requested within Attachment A of this RFQ.

• All required attachments indicating authority which are acceptable to the public entity (to be submitted with both the electronic and hardcopy proposal submissions).

Proposers should notate clearly the name of the Proposer, the number, and the title of the RFQ on the proposal documents, shipment packaging, and any other sealed envelopes contained therein. This information is critical to the Purchasing Division to identify proposals.

Proposers are hereby advised that the U. S. Postal Service does not make deliveries to our physical location. Proposals must be received in the physical address of Purchasing Division by deadline.

Proposers should clearly demonstrate the applicant’s qualifications and experiences to perform the 2022 Long Range Strategic Plan for Organization of Government & Delivery of Services and attend all factors applicable in a professional relationship.

Proposers shall familiarize themselves with and shall comply with all applicable Federal and State Laws, parish/municipal ordinances, resolutions, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the solicitation. These laws and/or ordinances will be deemed to be included in the contract, the same as though herein written in full.

Proposers should include detailed resumes or curricula vitae for the principals performing the services.

The City-Parish has elected to use LaPAC, the state’s online electronic bid posting and notification system, in addition to its standard means of advertising this requirement. LaPAC is resident on State Purchasing’s website at https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubmain.cfm and is available for vendor self-enrollment.

Copies of the solicitation and related information are available from the City-Parish’s Purchasing Division and the state’s Procurement and Contract Network website, LaPAC, at https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=102.

In that LaPAC provides an immediate e-mail notification to subscribing bidders that a solicitation and any subsequent addenda have been let and posted, notice and receipt thereof is considered formally given as of their respective dates of posting. Though not required if receiving solicitation and addenda notices from LaPAC, the City-Parish will email addenda to all vendors contacting our office and requesting to be put on our office Vendor Listing for this solicitation.

See attached documents for more information.....