1073362 - EEME UsCC ARAB YOUTH & PARENTS M.H. AWARENESS GATH

The contract involves organizing and executing six in-person Arab Youth & Parents Mental Health Awareness Gatherings in Los Angeles County, with a project budget ranging from $50,000 to $150,000, to be completed by June 30, 2026. The work requires a culturally knowledgeable, Arabic-speaking consultant to plan, develop agendas, create evaluation tools, and facilitate community engagement activities aimed at reducing stigma and increasing access to mental health resources within the Arab community. Deliverables include event agendas, participant questionnaires, evaluation surveys, and a final comprehensive report. The gatherings are to be held in designated locations within Los Angeles County, with specific scheduling and participant recruitment requirements, emphasizing community participation and cultural relevance. The contractual framework incorporates extensive County, State, and Federal compliance provisions, notably including strict information security and privacy standards aligned with HIPAA and NIST guidelines, requiring encryption, annual security training, breach reporting, and data destruction protocols. The contract stipulates responsibilities for inspection and acceptance at the County’s designated sites, with the County retaining authority to conduct site visits, performance evaluations, and audits to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards. Termination clauses allow for cancellation for convenience or cause, including breaches related to security or non-compliance. Additionally, the contract mandates comprehensive insurance coverage, conflict of interest disclosures, and adherence to County policies on ethics, environmental sustainability, and employment practices, ensuring a robust governance structure for project execution.