Provide medical review officer services for the parish’s substance use program including drug and/or alcohol testing and medication review

Jefferson Parish is requesting qualifications from Medical Review Officers to provide substance use testing, medication review, and related services for Parish employees and prospective employees under Statement of Qualifications Event No. 205, with submissions due October 30, 2026. Proposers must maintain an office or practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish — a location-based eligibility requirement.

Minimum qualifications include a current Louisiana State Medical License in good standing, a current SAMHSA-accredited Medical Review Officer certificate, demonstrated qualification as an expert Medical Review Officer in Louisiana, Federal, or State court proceedings, and an office or practice location within Jefferson Parish. The scope covers drug and alcohol testing, medication review, record review, consultations, expert witness testimony, and office visits. The Parish may award the contract to one or more vendors.

Evaluation weights points across five categories: proposer qualifications and professional credentials (20 points), demonstrated ability through references and past projects (20 points), ability to respond timely with adequate staffing of at least one physician, two medical assistants, and one support staff member (25 points), cost of services (25 points), and understanding of project scope and MRO responsibilities (10 points). Cost carries equal weight to staffing capability.

Submissions must include a General Professional Services Questionnaire and a Human Resource Management Questionnaire, available from the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or the Parish website. All submissions are due electronically through the Parish's e-Procurement system at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier by October 30, 2026. The solicitation was advertised in The New Orleans Advocate on September 30, October 7, and October 14, 2026. Disputes or protests shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance Section 2-932.