Set-Aside Annual Indirect Cost Rate

The contract pertains to the City of New Orleans' initiative to establish an annual indirect cost rate, with a solicitation issued under number 4540, posted on September 15, 2025, and due by October 20, 2025. The project seeks qualified firms or individuals to prepare and negotiate the city's actual indirect cost rates, provide training, and coordinate with the federal cognizant agency to ensure compliance with federal and local regulations. The contract size ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, and the work is to be performed within Louisiana, aligning with the NAICS code 541219, which covers other accounting services. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to the city's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which aims for a 35% participation goal, and requires respondents to submit detailed compliance documentation, including participation plans and good faith efforts, as part of their proposal. Supporting documentation highlights the city's focus on equitable contracting practices, requiring extensive forms to demonstrate DBE outreach, participation commitments, and efforts to meet set goals. These include responsiveness forms, participation plans, and documentation of good faith efforts, all designed to ensure transparency and accountability in subcontracting and outreach activities. Additionally, the process mandates a tax clearance authorization to confirm that participating businesses are compliant with city tax obligations. Overall, the contract underscores the city's commitment to fostering inclusive procurement practices while ensuring that the selected firm possesses the expertise to manage indirect cost rate calculations, training, and negotiations in compliance with federal and local policies.