Psychological and/or Psychiatric Evaluation Services Jefferson Parish Juvenile Services

Jefferson Parish's Department of Juvenile Services is soliciting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ 25-001) for psychological and psychiatric evaluation services through a competitive procurement process. The opportunity seeks licensed psychologists and psychiatrists to conduct comprehensive forensic evaluations for juveniles and family members as ordered by Juvenile Court. Specific evaluation services include clinical interviews, record reviews, social histories, educational evaluations, standardized intelligence tests, adaptive behavior assessments, and specialized evaluations such as emergency and sexual perpetrator assessments. Providers must complete evaluations within 21 days and collaborate closely with Juvenile Court and Department of Juvenile Services. The evaluation will be scored across four key criteria: quality of evaluations (40 points), timely delivery (20 points), evaluator qualifications (20 points), and professional experience (20 points). Submissions are due by January 31, 2025, at 3:30 PM through the Jefferson Parish e-Procurement site, with providers required to submit a General Professional Services Questionnaire and necessary affidavits.

Respondents must be licensed psychologists or psychiatrists with specific experience assessing at-risk adolescents and families, with child psychiatry certification required for psychiatrists. Medical Professional Liability Insurance of at least $1 million is mandatory, unless the provider is enrolled in the Louisiana Patient's Compensation Fund. The contract will be awarded on an as-needed basis, with historical context indicating approximately 110 psychological and psychiatric evaluations were conducted in 2023. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documents, providers must demonstrate substantial professional credentials and experience in juvenile psychological assessments. The procurement appears to be an open competition for qualified mental health professionals with expertise in forensic evaluations for juvenile populations. Although a specific contract value was not disclosed, the volume of evaluations suggests a potentially significant annual contract opportunity for selected providers.