Statement of Qualifications

The Jefferson Parish Government of Louisiana is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for forensic laboratory services to perform specimen collection and drug and alcohol testing for current and prospective employees. This small bid procurement, identified as SOQ Event No. 204, has an estimated contract value of 225,000 dollars over a three-year period. The scope of work includes both on-premises and off-premises testing conducted in accordance with Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. Additionally, the selected vendor or vendors must be capable of providing expert witness testimony from laboratory directors, toxicologists, or technicians during judicial or administrative proceedings. To be eligible, laboratories must be SAMHSA and/or CAP-FUDT certified and demonstrate experience managing populations of over 2,000 employees. A mandatory requirement is that the proposer must maintain a business office or practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish, with a preference given to those located within the parish. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, divided equally between professional experience, responsiveness and staffing, project understanding, and cost for services. Submissions must be filed electronically via the parish supplier portal by November 10, 2026, and must include a General Professional Services Questionnaire, a Human Resource Management Questionnaire, a Cost Schedule, and detailed staff credentials.