***REVISED***

PUBLIC NOTICE

   Jefferson Parish Government (referred to herein as JPG or the Parish), authorized by Resolution No. 139688 (Amends Resolution No. 139360), wishes to obtain proposals from qualified and licensed insurance carriers for the following fully insured medical plans:

• A dual option HMO Medical Plan including Pharmacy benefits for active employees, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents ($500 and $1,500 individual annual deductible with copayments preferred), and
• A PPO Medical Plan including Pharmacy benefits for non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents living outside of the Louisiana area ($1,000 annual deductible with copayments preferred)

The enrollment period is approximately mid-October through mid-November 2022. 
JPG consists of approximately thirty departments providing services for the citizens of Jefferson Parish.  Services provided include but are not limited to water, sewage, drainage, streets, fire and supporting departments.  Included in the employee benefit plans are employees of the 24^th Judicial District Court, Juvenile Court, two Parish Courts, the District Attorney’s Office, the Coroner’s Office, the Justices of the Peace and the Constables Offices.    There are approximately 3,400 benefit eligible employees. 
 

1. Proposed medical plans should be quoted net of commissions, bonuses, overrides, and all other forms of producer direct and indirect compensation.

 
JPG will provide the following information upon email request to [email protected]
 

1. 2022 Census
2. Current plan documents
3. Claims data

 
An initial inquiry period is set for all interested proposers to perform a detailed review of the SOQ documents and email to [email protected] any written questions. Without exception, all questions MUST be in writing (even if an answer has already been given to an oral question during the pre-proposal conference, if held) and received by the close of business, 4:30 p.m., no later than ­­­­­June 2, 2022.  All questions and answers will be shared with all perspective proposers.
A copy of the Statement of Qualifications packet addressing the criteria can be obtained electronically by logging on to: www.jeffparishbids.net.                 
 
The submitting individuals or firms must identify all subcontractors who would assist in providing professional services for the project.  Each subcontractor shall submit a General Professional Services Questionnaire and all documents and information included in the questionnaire. 
(Refer to Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, Section 2-928)
 
All firms (including sub-consultants) must submit a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) by the deadline.  Please obtain the latest questionnaire form by contacting the Purchasing Department by telephone at (504) 364-2678 or via the Jefferson Parish website at www.jeffparish.net by clicking on “Doing Business in Jefferson Parish” under Business & Development and then clicking on “Professional Services Questionnaires”.  Submissions shall be submitted electronically only through Jefferson Parish’s e-Procurement site, Central Bidding, at www.jeffparishbids.net  or www.centralauctionhouse.com.  Registration is required and free for Jefferson Parish vendors.   
 
No SOQ submittals will be accepted after the deadline of June 7, 2022 at 3:30 PM.
 
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 24^th Judicial District Court.
 
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