Post Disaster Damage Assessments for the Jefferson Parish

Solicitation 328 is an as-needed contract for the Jefferson Parish Department of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation to provide post-disaster damage assessments of structures throughout the parish. The scope of work includes performing windshield assessments and substantial damage estimates according to FEMA guidelines, as well as providing hourly services such as property owner notifications and FEMA report assistance. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, transportation, and equipment, and must maintain a valid Louisiana State Licensing Board License in Residential Construction throughout the contract term. Performance timelines are based on event scale: small events (up to 1,000 homes) must be completed within 7 calendar days, medium events (1,001 to 50,000 structures) within 30 calendar days, and large events (over 50,000 structures) within 60 calendar days. Data entry is required via Juvare Crisis Track for windshield assessments and a custom parish tool for substantial damage assessments. The contract incorporates extensive federal and local regulations, including compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements under Executive Order 11246. Bidders must provide evidence of signing authority and complete certifications in Appendix A, including representations regarding debarment and suspension via the System for Award Management. The procurement emphasizes domestic preferences for FEMA-funded awards and requires adherence to standard labeling conventions. While the aggregate dollar value is not guaranteed, the cost proposal is structured around the scale of the disaster event. The response deadline for this solicitation is December 1, 2026, with the primary point of contact being Donna Evans.