1073360- BAH UsCC Capacity Building Project COMMUNITY OUTREA

The BAH UsCC Capacity Building Project Community Outreach solicitation (RFB-IS-26200140) is issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Internal Services on behalf of the Department of Mental Health. The project aims to reduce mental health disparities within Black and African Heritage communities by increasing awareness, building trust, and promoting culturally competent services under the Behavioral Health Services Act. The selected vendor will be responsible for planning and executing three culturally responsive outreach events aligned with significant cultural observances, engaging at least 1,800 community members, and collaborating with the County to ensure branding and messaging alignment. Key deliverables include a comprehensive project plan, monthly invoices, program evaluation reports, and a final presentation of findings to the BAH UsCC subcommittee. The contract is awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, requiring bidders to be both responsive and responsible. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Vendor Self Service portal by September 18, 2025. Due to the nature of the work, the contractor must strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations and County information security standards, including maintaining ISO 27001 or HITRUST certifications and implementing rigorous data encryption and sanitization protocols. The project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026, with performance centered at the DMH-Vermont Corridor site. Additionally, the County emphasizes diverse participation, requiring detailed Community Business Enterprise (CBE) information to identify minority, women, disabled veteran, or LGBTQQ-owned businesses.