PUBLIC NOTICE
SOQ NO. 24-035
 
COURT ORDERED FORENSIC EVALUATIONS/MENTAL EXAMINATIONS
 
The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No. 145213 is hereby soliciting Statements of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) from individuals or firms interested in contracting with the Parish of Jefferson to provide forensic evaluations for the 24th Judicial District Court and Parish Courts.  All services must be carried out in full compliance with all local, state and federal laws or regulations concerning health care services, by mutual consent of the Parties and approval by the Parish Council
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               (Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m. November 14, 2024)
 
That the person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications shall have the following minimum qualifications to complete the Scope of Services as follows:
 
Individuals performing evaluations must be board certified licensed psychologists and/or psychiatrists.
Qualifying applicant shall provide all necessary administrative support personnel and office space to provide services.
Qualifying applicants shall conform to appropriate professional ethical guidelines regarding scope of practice.
 Individuals shall be required to have Professional Liability Insurance.
 Individuals shall propose a price per evaluation. 
The following ranking criteria, listed in order of importance, will be used to evaluate the submittals from each firm:
 
Proposer’s qualifications.  (35) points
Demonstrated ability to provide the required services, including evaluations, evaluation reports, comprehensive testimony, administrative support staff and office space. (35) points.
Demonstrated ability to respond to the Courts’ needs on a timely basis.  (30) 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 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:  October 30 and November 6, 2024