Family Law Government Bids & RFPs

The work of this contract must be completed by June 30, 2027, with the option of up to one 1-year renewal.

The consultant will submit invoices broken down by project staff, hours per staff, hourly billable rate, materials, travel, and overall cost. The city will timely pay any undisputed portion of the invoice.

The city will make a selection based on the evaluation of the written proposals and may conduct an interview process. Written proposals and interviews will be evaluated based on team experience and competence (20%), record of past performance and project examples (30%), work plan understanding, approach and methods (30%), and budget (20%).

Proposals must include basic information, business information, a description of qualifications including business experience and project-specific experience, an implementation plan, examples of relevant projects, and references.

Questions regarding the scope of work or evaluation process must be submitted in writing by March 31, 2026.

The total budget for this project is not to exceed $84,****.

The deadline to submit sealed proposals is April 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The bid notice states that bond counsel fees are generally payable from closing costs set aside for that purpose in the bond issue and are payable at the closing of a transaction. Other fees may be based on hourly rates and will be subject to negotiation.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror determined to be the best qualified after negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation, based on a combination of technical scores (75%) and cost scores (25%).

The selected offeror shall address each qualification requirement set forth in Appendix D, Statement of Qualifications/Conflict/Technical Questionnaire.

A late fee of **** per day may be assessed against the prime contractor if the utilization report is not submitted in accordance with the schedule. Noncompliance with SDB/VBE commitments may result in sanctions and remedies, including termination of the contract or debarment.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The bid notice provides a URL for the protest process for Commonwealth procurements, but does not specify a deadline for submitting challenges.

The electronic proposal submittal deadline is Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CST. The Orleans Parish School Board will not accept any proposals after this date and time under any conditions.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that NOLA PS will make payments directly to the vendor and that no payments will be made for work performed or goods delivered before a purchase order is issued.

The bid notice mentions Proposer Guaranties and Warranties and that the proposer warrants that all information provided is true and accurate, and that they can provide all services set forth in sections I-IV. It also mentions that proposer warrants they will obtain an errors and omissions insurance policy. Specific warranty periods or terms are not detailed in the provided text.

The award will be made to the responsible vendor whose proposal is determined to be the best value to NOLA PS, considering factors such as price, quality, suitability for the intended use, probability of continuous availability, proposer's service, safety record, and date of proposed delivery and placement. The bid notice also states that it is not the policy of NOLA PS to purchase on the basis of low proposals alone.

To qualify for evaluation, a proposal must be submitted sealed and on time, and must materially satisfy all mandatory requirements. Specific qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of experience in providing consultation and training to school staff in supporting EL immigrant students and resources to EL immigrant families, a sustainable plan, ability to provide high quality work samples, knowledge of NOLA PS school system, qualifications of primary personnel, and DBE goal achievement.

The bid notice mentions that proposers who violate the code of silence may be deemed nonresponsive and their proposal may be rejected for cause. It also states that failure to submit required documents shall result in rejection. For default conditions, NOLA PS has the right to terminate the contract with five days' written notice, and the proposer will be liable for costs exceeding the contract price.

A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CST. The link for registration is provided. While not a physical site visit, this meeting serves as a mandatory preliminary engagement.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

If any proposer has an objection to the award of the contract, they must furnish a protest in writing to the executive director of procurement within ten (10) business days of the notification of non-award.

The project budget is listed as $150,****.