PUBLIC NOTICE
SOQ # 24-028
TRANSLATION / INTERPRETATION SERVICES
The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No.144427 is hereby soliciting Statements of Qualification General Professional Services Questionnaire from individuals or firms interested in contracting with the Parish of Jefferson to provide professional translation/interpretation services as may be required in court cases to include but not be limited to the languages of Spanish, Vietnamese and Mandarin Chinese by mutual consent of the Parties and approval by the Parish Council.
Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., August 15, 2024
The following ranking criteria, listed in order of importance, will be used to evaluate the submittals from each firm:
A. Proposer’s qualifications. (30) points
B. Demonstrated ability to provide translation/interpretation services for the courts to include but not be limited to the languages of Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin Chinese. (30) points
C. Demonstrated ability to respond to the Courts’ needs on a timely basis. (30) points
D. Familiarity with the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish Courts, and the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. (10 points)
The person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualification General Professional Services 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 Services 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 Services 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 www.jeffparish.gov. This questionnaire can be accessed by hovering over “Business and Development” on the website and clicking on the Professional Services Questionnaires option under “Doing Business in Jefferson Parish”.
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. (Not applicable to this request)
Disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court.
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