ST. TAMMANY PARISH
MICHAEL B. COOPER
PARISH PRESIDENT
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ST. TAMMANY PARISH
St. Tammany Parish Government is seeking responses for the following project:
RFP# 26-3-3– Consulting Services for Emergency Disaster Claims
Responses will be received by the Department of Procurement until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May
28, 2026. Prices shall not be read. Each response will be evaluated by designated Parish personnel
after the submission deadline.
This RFP is available online at: LaPAC – Louisiana Procurement and Contract
Network:https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=1
85. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to check the LaPAC website frequently for any possible
addenda that may be issued. The Parish is not responsible for a proposer’s failure to download
any addenda documents required to complete an RFP.
Each Response must be sealed. The outside of the envelope, box, or package shall be marked with
the Proposer’s Name and Address, the Proposal Name, the RFP #, and the Proposal Opening Date.
Responses will be received at the St. Tammany Parish Government Department of Procurement
Office, 21454 Koop Dr., Suite 2F, Mandeville LA., 70471 from each Respondent or his agent, or
by certified mail with return receipt requested.
The Procurement Department can be contacted by telephone at (985) 898-2520 or via e-mail at
Procurement@stpgov.org. St. Tammany Parish Government reserves the right to reject any or all
quotes and to waive informalities.
PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 628 | COVINGTON, LOUISIANA | 70434 | PROCUREMENT@STPGOV.ORG 985-898-2520
WWW.STPGOV.ORG
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
ST. TAMMANY PARISH GOVERNMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY DISASTER
CLAIMS
RFP Number: 26-3-3
Proposal Opening Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Proposal Opening Time: 2:00 PM CST
April 6, 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background/Purpose ........................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Schedule of Events........................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Proposal Submittal ........................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Proposal Response Format............................................................................................... 3
PART II: SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES.................................................................................... 5
2.1 Scope of Work/Services................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Period of Agreement ........................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Price Schedule.................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Deliverables ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Location ........................................................................................................................... 6
PART III: EVALUATION ............................................................................................................ 6
PART IV: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ............................................................................... 6
4.1 Performance Requirements.............................................................................................. 6
4.2 Performance Measurement/Evaluation............................................................................ 6
PART V: GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................ 6
5.1 Legibility/Clarity ............................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, and Proprietary Information........................... 7
5.3 Proposal Clarifications Prior to Submittal ....................................................................... 8
5.3.1 Pre-proposal Conference........................................................................................... 9
5.3.2 Proposer Inquiry Periods........................................................................................... 8
5.3.3 Blackout Period........................................................................................................10
5.4 Errors and Omissions in Proposal.................................................................................. 10
5.5 Performance Bond ........................................................................................................... 9
5.6 Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals ..................................................................................... 9
5.7 Withdrawal of Proposal ................................................................................................. 10
5.8 Material in the RFP ........................................................................................................ 10
5.9 Waiver of Administrative Informalities......................................................................... 11
5.10 Proposal Rejection ......................................................................................................... 11
5.11 Ownership of Proposal................................................................................................... 11
5.12 Cost of Offer Preparation............................................................................................... 12
5.13 Non-negotiable Contract Terms..................................................................................... 11
5.14 Taxes .............................................................................................................................. 11
5.15 Proposal Validity ........................................................................................................... 11
5.16 Prime Provider Responsibilities..................................................................................... 11
5.17 Use of SubProviders ...................................................................................................... 11
5.18 Written or Oral Discussions/Presentations .................................................................... 11
5.19 Acceptance of Proposal Content.................................................................................... 12
5.20 Evaluation and Selection ............................................................................................... 12
5.21 Contract Negotiations .................................................................................................... 14
5.22 Contract Award and Execution...................................................................................... 12
5.23 Acknowledgment and Waiver of Protest Rights............................................................ 13
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5.24 Notice of Intent to Award .............................................................................................. 15
5.25 Insurance Requirements................................................................................................. 13
5.26 SubProvider Insurance ................................................................................................... 14
5.27 Indemnification and Limitation of Liability .................................................................. 14
5.27.1 Duty to Defend ...................................................................................................... 15
5.27.2 Provider Liability .................................................................................................. 15
5.27.3 Force Majeure ................................................................................................................. 16
5.27.4 Indemnification ..................................................................................................... 16
5.27.5 Intellectual Property Indemnification ....................................................... 16
5.28 Fidelity Bond Requirements .......................................................................................... 17
5.29 Payment ......................................................................................................................... 17
5.29.1 Payment for Services .............................................................................................. 17
5.30 Termination.................................................................................................................... 17
5.30.1 Termination of the Contract for Cause ................................................................... 17
5.30.2 Termination of the Contract for Convenience ........................................................ 16
5.30.3 Termination for Non-Appropriation of Funds ........................................................ 16
5.30.4 Default of Provider..................................................................................................18
5.31 Assignment .................................................................................................................... 16
5.32 No Guarantee of Quantities ........................................................................................... 16
5.33 Audit of Records ............................................................................................................ 17
5.34 Civil Rights Compliance................................................................................................ 17
5.35 Record Retention ........................................................................................................... 19
5.36 Record Ownership ......................................................................................................... 19
5.37 Content of Contract/ Order of Precedence..................................................................... 19
5.38 Contract Changes ........................................................................................................... 19
5.39 Substitution of Personnel ............................................................................................... 20
5.40 Governing Law .............................................................................................................. 20
5.41 Anti-Kickback Clause .................................................................................................... 20
5.42 Clean Air Act ................................................................................................................. 20
5.43 Energy Policy and Conservation Act............................................................................. 20
5.44 Clean Water Act............................................................................................................. 18
5.45 Anti-Lobbying and Debarment Act ............................................................................... 19
5.46 Veteran Initiative and Hudson Initiative Program..........................................................22
Attachment “A-1” – Scope of Work/Project Specifications
Attachment “A-2” – Proposal Pricing Sheet
Attachment “B” – Sample Contract
Attachment “C” – Acknowledgment and Waiver
Attachment “D” – Insurance Requirements
Attachment “E” – Affidavits
Attachment “F-1” – Sample Scoring Matrix
Attachment “F-2” – Vendor Scoring Matrix
Attachment “G” – Sample Corporate Resolution
Attachment “H” – Sample Certificate of Insurance
Attachment “I” – FEMA Contract Provisions
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY DISASTER CLAIMS
PART I: OVERVIEW
1.1 Background/Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain proposals from qualified Proposers
who are interested in providing services to ensure the proper use and application of federal and
state funds, focusing on maximizing eligible and allocable dollars for the Emergency Disaster
Assessment project and submitting claims on behalf of St. Tammany Parish Government.
Submittal of a proposal does not create any right or expectation to a contract with the Parish.
1.2 Definitions
A. Shall – The term “shall” denotes mandatory requirements.
B. Must - The term “must” denotes mandatory requirements.
C. May - The term “may” denotes an advisory or permissible action.
D. Should – The term “should” denotes a desirable action.
E. Provider – A Proposer who contracts with the Parish.
F. Parish - St. Tammany Parish Government.
G. Discussions- For the purposes of this RFP, a formal, structured means of conducting written
or oral communications/presentations with responsible Proposers who submit proposals in
response to this RFP.
H. RFP – Request for Proposal.
I. Proposer – Person or entity responding to this RFP.
J. Agreement – A contract between the Provider and the Parish.
K. Evaluation Committee – Committee established for the purposes of evaluating proposals
submitted in response to this RFP.
1.3 Schedule of Events
Date
Time (CT)
1. RFP Available
April 22, 2026 8:00 AM
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