Project Information

Bid Title

LED Salesforce Implementation for Grants, Incentives & Operations Mgmt

Issuing Agency

State Government of Louisiana

Location

Louisiana

Published Date

May 18, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

251008-003

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Project Description

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
251008-003	LED Salesforce Implementation for Grants, Incentives & Operations Mgmt Original: 251008-003	05/18/2026	06/15/2026 11:59:00 PM CT

Contact Information for Bid # 251008-003

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
Email	april.scott@la.gov

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

for

LED Salesforce Implementation for Grants, Incentives & Operations

Management

Statement of Qualifications Due Date/Time: Monday, June 15, 2026

State of Louisiana

Louisiana Economic Development

RFQ Issue Date: Monday, May 18, 2026

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Table of Contents

PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................... 6

Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Background ................................................................................................................................... 6

Goals and Objectives..................................................................................................................... 7

Term of Contract ........................................................................................................................... 7

Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Schedule of Events ........................................................................................................................ 8

Statement of Qualification Submittal ........................................................................................... 9

Statement of Qualification for Proposer ...................................................................................... 9

1.8.1 Mandatory Qualifications: .................................................................................................... 9

1.8.2 Desirable Qualifications: ..................................................................................................... 10

Statement of Qualification Response Format............................................................................. 11

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 ............................................................................... 12

1.9.5 Approach and Methodology ............................................................................................... 12

1.9.6 Proposed Staff Qualifications.............................................................................................. 13

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 Proposer Inquiries ............................................................................................................... 19

1.14.2 Blackout Period ................................................................................................................... 19

Error and Omissions in Statement of Qualification .................................................................... 20

Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals ................................................................................................ 20

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Withdrawal of Statement of Qualification.................................................................................. 20

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 ..................................................................................................................... 29

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

Payment ...................................................................................................................................... 30

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1.35.1 Electronic Vendor Payment Solutions................................................................................. 31

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.................................................................................................................................. 32

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 ............................................................................................................ 34

Prohibition of Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel......................................................................... 34

Prohibition of Companies that Discriminate Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries ....... 34

Security ....................................................................................................................................... 34

1.50.1 Cybersecurity Training ........................................................................................................ 35

PART 2: SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES..................................................................................................... 36

Scope of Work............................................................................................................................. 36

Task and Services ........................................................................................................................ 37

Deliverables................................................................................................................................. 40

Technical Requirements.............................................................................................................. 42

2.4.1 Data Security and Compliance ............................................................................................ 42

2.4.2 Platform and Environment Requirements .......................................................................... 42

2.4.3 Integration Requirements................................................................................................... 43

2.4.4 Testing and Validation ........................................................................................................ 43

Project Requirements ................................................................................................................. 44

2.5.1 General Project Requirements............................................................................................ 44

PART 3: EVALUATION ........................................................................................................................... 44

Cost Evaluation ........................................................................................................................... 45

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Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships

(Veteran Initiative) and Louisiana Initiative for Small Entrepreneurships (Hudson Initiative) Programs

Participation............................................................................................................................................ 45

PART 4: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS................................................................................................... 47

Performance Requirements........................................................................................................ 47

Performance Measurement/Evaluation/Monitoring Plan ......................................................... 47

Veteran and Hudson Initiative Programs Reporting Requirements ........................................... 48

ATTACHMENT I: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT ............................................................................................ 49

ATTACHMENT II: ELECTRONIC VENDOR PAYMENT SOLUTION................................................................... 51

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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