SOQ 26-017 - Provide 24-Hour Supplemental Emergency Veterinary Services on an As-Needed Basis for Jefferson Parish Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS)

PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ 26-017   Provide 24-Hour Supplemental Emergency Veterinary Services on an As-Needed Basis for Jefferson Parish Animal Welfare Services (JPAWS)   The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No.148712 is hereby soliciting the submittal of a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) from persons or firms qualified and interested in providing 24-hour Louisiana Licensed Veterinary Supplemental Emergency Services (“Supplemental Veterinary Care”) on an as-needed basis for the Department of Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services. “Supplemental Veterinary Care” shall include, but not be limited to: 24-hour services in instances when JPAWS does not have a veterinarian on site; when an animal requires care in excess of that which JPAWS is capable of providing in-house; emergency after-hours services; and/or overflow services as needed. (Parishwide).   Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., August 14 ,2026   Minimum Requirements for Selection   The persons or firms under consideration shall have at least one (1) Louisiana licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine on staff.  Evaluation Criteria All proposals shall be evaluated with respect to the completeness of data provided, support for all claims made, and the overall approach taken. The following criteria will be used to evaluate each person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications - (total maximum of 100 points):   The nature, quantity, and value of work to be performed as matched by the person and/or firm submitting, including, but not limited to consideration of the 24-hour services, diagnostic equipment, and emergency/critical care capabilities.  – Maximum awarded points shall be 25). The size of the firm based on the number of personnel, as related to the project requirements and/or scope.  – Maximum awarded points shall be 25). Professional training and experience, both generally and in relation to the type and magnitude of work required for the particular project.  – Maximum awarded points shall be 15). Capacity for timely completion of the work, taking into consideration the person’s or firm’s current, and projected, workload and professional and support manpower.  – Maximum awarded points shall be 15). Location of the principal office where work will be performed, with preference being given to persons or firms with offices located in Jefferson Parish at (15 points), and all other areas at (5 points).  – Maximum awarded points shall be 15). Past and current professional accomplishments, for which references from clients or former clients and information gathered by inspection of current or recent projects may be considered.  – Maximum awarded points shall be 5).  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 (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/468/Statement-of-Qualifications-SOQ.   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 and Insurance 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: July 1, 8, and 15, 2026