RFQ - LED Strategic IT Modernization Infrastructure Transition
| Agency: | State Government of Louisiana |
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| State: | Louisiana |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | 251008-02 |
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| Bid Number | Description | Date Issued | Bid Open Date/Time |
| 251008-02 |
RFQ - LED Strategic IT Modernization Infrastructure Transition Original: 251008-02 |
01/27/2026 |
02/16/2026
11:59:00 AM CT
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Contact Information for Bid # 251008-02
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| Department | + State - Department of Economic Development |
| Section | Purchasing |
| Dept Code | 251008 |
| Contact | April Scott |
| Address |
PO Box 94185 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9185 |
| Phone | 225-342-5521 |
| Fax | 225-342-5926 |
| april.scott@la.gov |
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
for
LED Strategic IT Modernization & Infrastructure Transition
Statement of Qualifications Due Date/Time: Monday, February 16,
2026
State of Louisiana
Louisiana Economic Development
RFQ Issue Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Table of Contents
PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................... 6
Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Background ................................................................................................................................... 6
Goals and Objectives..................................................................................................................... 7
Term of Contract ........................................................................................................................... 7
Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Schedule of Events ........................................................................................................................ 8
Statement of Qualification Submittal ........................................................................................... 8
Statement of Qualification for Proposer ...................................................................................... 9
1.8.1 Mandatory Qualifications: .................................................................................................... 9
1.8.2 Desirable Qualifications: ..................................................................................................... 10
Statement of Qualification Response Format............................................................................. 10
1.9.1 Cover Letter......................................................................................................................... 11
1.9.2 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 11
1.9.3 Executive Summary............................................................................................................. 11
1.9.4 Company Background and Experience ............................................................................... 11
1.9.5 Approach and Methodology ............................................................................................... 12
1.9.6 Proposed Staff Qualifications.............................................................................................. 12
1.9.7 Veteran and Hudson Initiative Programs Participation ...................................................... 13
1.9.8 Cost Statement of Qualification.......................................................................................... 16
1.9.9 Certification Statement....................................................................................................... 16
1.9.10 Outsourcing of Key Internal Controls:................................................................................. 16
Signed Submission of Statements of Qualification ..................................................................... 16
Technical and Cost Statement of Qualification........................................................................... 17
Legibility/Clarity .......................................................................................................................... 17
Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, and Proprietary Information ..................................... 17
Statement of Qualification Clarifications Prior to Submittal ...................................................... 19
1.14.1 Pre-Statement of Qualifications Conference ...................................................................... 19
1.14.2 Proposer Inquiries ............................................................................................................... 19
1.14.3 Blackout Period ................................................................................................................... 19
Error and Omissions in Statement of Qualification .................................................................... 20
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Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals ................................................................................................ 20
Withdrawal of Statement of Qualification.................................................................................. 21
Waiver of Administrative Informalities....................................................................................... 21
Statement of Qualification Rejection/RFQ Cancellation ............................................................ 21
Ownership of Statement of Qualification ................................................................................... 21
Cost of Offer Preparation............................................................................................................ 21
Taxes ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Determination of Responsibility ................................................................................................. 22
Use of Subcontractors................................................................................................................. 22
Written or Oral Discussions/Presentations ................................................................................ 22
Acceptance of Statement of Qualification Content.................................................................... 23
Evaluation and Selection............................................................................................................. 23
Best and Final Offers (BAFO)....................................................................................................... 23
Contract Award and Execution ................................................................................................... 23
Notice of Intent to Award ........................................................................................................... 24
Right to Prohibit Award............................................................................................................... 24
Insurance Requirements for Contractors ................................................................................... 24
1.32.1 Contractor's Insurance ........................................................................................................ 25
1.32.2 Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance............................................................................ 25
1.32.3 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions............................................................................ 26
1.32.4 Other Insurance Provisions ................................................................................................. 26
1.32.5 Acceptability of Insurers ..................................................................................................... 27
1.32.6 Verification of Coverage...................................................................................................... 27
1.32.7 Subcontractors .................................................................................................................... 28
1.32.8 Workers Compensation Indemnity ..................................................................................... 28
Duty To Defend ........................................................................................................................... 28
Liability and Indemnification....................................................................................................... 28
1.34.1 Contractor Liability.............................................................................................................. 28
1.34.2 Force Majeure ..................................................................................................................... 28
1.34.3 Indemnification ................................................................................................................... 29
1.34.4 Intellectual Property Indemnification ................................................................................. 29
1.34.5 Limitations of Liability ......................................................................................................... 30
1.34.6 Other Remedies .................................................................................................................. 30
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Payment ...................................................................................................................................... 30
1.35.1 Electronic Vendor Payment Solutions................................................................................. 30
Termination................................................................................................................................. 31
1.36.1 Termination of the Contract for Cause ............................................................................... 31
1.36.2 Termination of the Contract for Convenience .................................................................... 31
1.36.3 Termination for Non-Appropriation of Funds..................................................................... 31
Assignment.................................................................................................................................. 31
Right to Audit .............................................................................................................................. 32
Civil Rights Compliance ............................................................................................................... 32
Record Ownership....................................................................................................................... 32
Entire Agreement/ Order of Precedence.................................................................................... 32
Contract Modifications ............................................................................................................... 33
Substitution of Personnel ........................................................................................................... 33
Governing Law ............................................................................................................................ 33
Claims or Controversies .............................................................................................................. 33
Code of Ethics.............................................................................................................................. 33
Corporate Requirements ............................................................................................................ 33
Prohibition of Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel......................................................................... 33
Security ....................................................................................................................................... 34
1.49.1 Cybersecurity Training ........................................................................................................ 34
PART 2: SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES..................................................................................................... 35
Scope of Work............................................................................................................................. 35
Task and Services ........................................................................................................................ 36
Deliverables................................................................................................................................. 38
Technical Requirements.............................................................................................................. 40
Project Requirements ................................................................................................................. 42
PART 3: EVALUATION ........................................................................................................................... 42
Cost Evaluation ........................................................................................................................... 43
Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships
(Veteran Initiative) and Louisiana Initiative for Small Entrepreneurships (Hudson Initiative) Programs
Participation............................................................................................................................................ 43
PART 4: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS................................................................................................... 45
Performance Requirements........................................................................................................ 45
Performance Measurement/Evaluation/Monitoring Plan ......................................................... 45
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Veteran and Hudson Initiative Programs Reporting Requirements ........................................... 46
ATTACHMENT I: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT ............................................................................................ 47
ATTACHMENT II: ELECTRONIC VENDOR PAYMENT SOLUTION................................................................... 49
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