Professional Service Contract Types

Professional Services

R.S. 39:1556(42) Work rendered by an independent contractor who has a professed knowledge of some department of learning or science used by its practical application to the affairs of others or in the practice of an art founded on it. 

Personal Services

R.S. 39:1556 (37) Work rendered by individuals which requires use of creative or artistic skills or work that requires use of highly technical or unique individual skills or talents.

Consulting Services

R.S. 39:1556 (10) Work, other than professional, personal, or social service, rendered by either individuals or firms who possess specialized knowledge, experience, and expertise to investigate assigned problems or projects and to provide counsel, review, design, development

Social Services

R.S. 39:1556 (54) Work rendered by any person, firm, corporation, organization, governmental body, or governmental entity in furtherance of the general welfare of the citizens of Louisiana, including but not limited to the following objectives:

1. Rehabilitation and Health Support
2. Habilitation and Socialization
3. Protection for Adults and Children
4. Improvement of Living Conditions and Health
5. Evaluation, Testing and Remedial Educational Services for Exceptional Handicapped or Learning-Disabled Nonpublic School Students.