The City of New Orleans is seeking proposals for unemployment cost and claims management services. The submission deadline is June 4, 2026. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 35% has been established. Proposals will be evaluated based on past performance, specialized experience, price, and DBE participation. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for up to four additional years. Respondents must adhere to specific submission guidelines and contract terms and conditions, including insurance requirements and conflict of interest disclosures.
The submission deadline for proposals is June 4, 2026, at 4:00 p. m.
The bid notice states that payment terms are net 30 days upon satisfactory delivery of goods and/or services, and approval by the city after receipt of a properly submitted invoice via the city's supplier portal.
The selection committee will evaluate proposals based on technical criteria including past performance (40 points), specialized experience (35 points), price proposal (10 points), and DBE participation (15 points).
The city seeks to select a responsible respondent who has adequate financial resources, necessary experience, organization, technical qualifications, skills, and facilities, or can obtain them, can comply with the proposed or required time of delivery or performance schedule, has a satisfactory record of integrity, judgment, and performance, and is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.
Breaking the cone of silence, if proven, may result in disqualification of your response.
A site visit is not applicable for this RFP.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
Respondent will have 2 business days from the date of notification by the designated purchasing official to appeal the decision of nonresponsiveness.
Breaking the cone of silence, if proven, may result in a disqualification of your response.
The firm will manage the unemployment claims and appeals on behalf of the City of New Orleans, and the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, for an annual amount not to exceed $20,****.