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PUBLIC NOTICE
SOQ 25-018
To Provide Onsite Professional Primary Health Care and Medical Services
To Juvenile Detainees for the
Jefferson Parish Department of Juvenile Services
The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No. 146320, is hereby soliciting Statements of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) from individuals or firms interested in providing onsite professional primary healthcare and medical services to juvenile detainees in the care, custody, and control of the L. Robert Rivarde Juvenile Detention Facility, located at 1550 Gretna Blvd., Harvey, LA, for the Department of Juvenile Services. All services must be carried out in full compliance with all local, state and federal laws or regulations concerning health care services.
There will be a non-mandatory pre-qualification meeting which will be held at Rivarde Juvenile Detention Home 1550 Gretna Blvd. Harvy, La. 70058, on June 13, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m. on June 27, 2025
Scope:
A. Compliance & Procedures:
1. In compliance with the accreditation standards set forth by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) contractor shall hire and supervise personnel qualified by education training and/or experience to assist in providing required onsite primary healthcare and medical services.
2. Contractor shall develop and direct a medical services program which meets the accreditation standards of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) within budgetary limitations as set forth by the Jefferson Parish Council.
3. Contractor shall have a minimum 10 years of experience in providing primary healthcare and medical services in a correctional center facility.
4. Contractor shall organize and implement training programs for correctional center officers and staff to include screening programs for the protection of personnel and inmates from communicable diseases in accordance with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
5. Contractor shall develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines for administration of the primary healthcare and medical services program.
6. Contractor shall perform all clinical and administrative duties necessary for operation of the primary healthcare and medical services program.
7. Contractor shall procure all supplies associated with the primary healthcare and medical services program, as an inclusive expense.
8. Contractor shall procure prescription medication prescribed for detainees, as a reimbursable expense.
9. Contractor shall maintain a monthly report of services & supplies provided and an expense report for all primary healthcare and medical services.
10. Contractor shall secure and maintain such coverages as set forth in the Standard Insurance Requirements of the Parish of Jefferson as required by Resolution 136353. Additionally, for the specific services herein the following additional coverages are required: A. Contractor shall secure primary, professional liability insurance/medical malpractice insurance covering provider and any
personnel eligible for such insurance coverage by their status as a health care provider in accordance with La. R.S. 40:1299.41, et seq., as well as participate in the Louisiana Patients’ Compensation Fund. B. Contractor shall secure $100,000 Sexual Abuse and Molestation Liability per claim; and $100,000 Sexual Abuse and Molestation Liability annual aggregate. With a Waiver of Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us in favor of The Parish of Jefferson, its Districts, Departments, Agencies and Employees under the direction of the Parish President and the Parish Council.
B. Services:
1. Contractor shall provide onsite full-time (Monday – Friday, 7am-3:30pm) professional primary healthcare and medical services to a maximum of 50 juvenile detainees in the care, custody, and control of the L. Robert Rivarde Juvenile Detention Facility, located at 1550 Gretna Blvd., Harvey, LA, for the Department of Juvenile Services, beginning on January 1, 2026.
2. Contractor shall provide 24 hour, 7 days a week, on call consultation (excluding Monday – Friday, 7am-3:30pm) professional primary healthcare and medical services to a maximum of 50 juvenile detainees in the care, custody, and control of the L. Robert Rivarde Juvenile Detention Facility, located at 1550 Gretna Blvd., Harvey, LA, for the Department of Juvenile Services, beginning on January 1, 2026.
3. Contractor shall perform medical examinations and evaluations of juveniles admitted to the L. Robert Rivarde Juvenile Detention Facility.
4. Contractor shall consult with staff regarding juvenile detainees and their medical needs.
5. Contractor shall diagnose medical needs and provide treatment for juvenile detainees.
6 Contractor shall refer juvenile detainees to outside referrals, if medically necessary.
7. Contractor shall utilize, where possible, public agencies (Office of Public Health) to reduce costs to Jefferson Parish.
8. Contractor shall provide training to certify staff nurse to conduct dental screenings.
The following ranking criteria, listed in order of importance, will be used to evaluate the submittals from each firm:
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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.gov. 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.gov. 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 insurances are not required to be submitted with the Statement of Qualifications, but shall be submitted prior to contract approval, including any subs.
Insurances 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.
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