Labatory Testing Services

The Jefferson Parish Government is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from professional firms to provide laboratory services for the inspection of materials and equipment for Public Works projects. This as-needed contract spans a two-year period with a maximum annual fee cap of 500,000 dollars, unless increased by a contract amendment. To be eligible, firms must employ at least one principal and one project manager who are registered professional engineers in Louisiana. The scope of work includes performing laboratory testing tasks and drafting associated reports on a parish-wide basis. Submissions must be filed electronically via the Jefferson Parish Supplier Portal by October 2, 2026. Required documentation includes a mandatory 14-page Technical Evaluation Committee Professional Services Questionnaire for all prime and sub-consultant firms, as well as a Statement of Qualifications affidavit. While proof of insurance and affidavits are not required at the time of submission, they must be provided prior to contract approval, and the apparent low bidder must submit final insurance certificates within ten calendar days of bid opening. Award selection is based on a qualification scoring system where firms must achieve a cumulative score of at least 70 percent to be deemed qualified. Evaluation criteria include professional training and experience, capacity for timely completion, the location of the principal office, prior successful completion of similar projects, firm size, and past performance. To ensure a fair final tally, the highest and lowest scores for each firm will be dropped during the calculation process.