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SOQ 23-005 Hearing Officer for the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication
Louisiana > Jefferson Parish Government
SOQ: 22606549

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PUBLIC NOTICE
SOQ 23-005
The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No. 140836_, is hereby soliciting Statements of Qualification (General Professional Services Questionnaire) from individuals to sit as an ad hoc hearing officer for the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to adjudicate cases referred to the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish.
Deadline for Submissions: March 03, 2023 at 3:30 pm
Scope of Services shall include the following:
(A) The preferred candidate will be familiar with the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement and the Jefferson Parish Department of Property Maintenance Zoning and Quality of Life.
(B) The preferred candidate will understand and have a working knowledge of the blight and code enforcement issues surrounding neighborhoods on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish.
(C) The candidate must be an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association in good standing for a minimum of five (5) years.
(D) The candidate shall propose a price per case and a flat monthly amount. Payments shall be made monthly based upon an average case number per month of 100.
(E) The selected candidate shall not assign, transfer or subcontract, in whole or in part, the scope of professional services underlying the ensuing agreement.
The following ranking criteria, listed in order of importance, will be used to evaluate the submittals from each firm:
(A) Proposer’s qualifications (35 points);
(B) Demonstrated ability to provide the required services, including past governmental regulatory experience (30 points);
(C) Demonstrated ability to respond to Jefferson Parish’s needs on a timely basis, including weekly hearings of at least two (2) dockets per week (25 points);
(D) Familiarity with the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the Departments of Inspection and Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance Zoning/Quality of Life and knowledge of blight and code enforcement issues surrounding neighborhoods on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish (10 points)
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 a 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 www.jeffparish.net. This questionnaire can be accessed by hovering over “Business and Development” on the website and clicking on the Professional Services Questionnaires option under “Doing Business in Jefferson Parish”.
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 are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications, but shall be submitted prior to contract approval, including any subs.
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: February 22, 2023 and March 01, 2023

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Creator Username: DMEVANS
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Started: 22-Feb-2023 11:00:00 AM CST
Ends: 03-Mar-2023 3:30:00 PM CST ( Expired )
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DMEVANS on 01-Mar-2023 2:38:39 PM CST
Question: I recognize that the solicitation is for an Individual Hearing Office. May I do so in the name of my law firm and include the qualifications of my law partner and myself as Professionals/ Answer: The intent of the SOQ is to solicit one (1) individual to serve as Hearing Officer. The Statement of Qualifications should only contain qualifications from the one (1) individual, however, the name submitted may be that of a firm.
UPDATE/ADDENDUM HISTORY
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28-Feb-2023 12:40:23 PM CST
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BID HISTORY
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IASLAWLLC
For entire project IAS LAW LLC =SEALED= 03-Mar-2023 12:13:49 PM CST
 
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Vjhines
For entire project VJH Consulting =SEALED= 03-Mar-2023 2:29:54 PM CST
 
SOQ 23-005- Ad Hearing Officer for Bureau of Administrative Adjudication
Submitted By: The Law Office of Victoria Hines, LLC
Delivery: 0 Days
MonarchTitle
For entire project Monarch Title, LLC =SEALED= 03-Mar-2023 2:30:10 PM CST
 
SOQ 23-005 Hearing Officer for the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication
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