1073364- EEME UsCC ARMENIAN WELLNESS FESTIVAL CONSULTANT SER

The County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health is soliciting consultant services for the organization and execution of the Armenian Children and Families Wellness Festival. The primary objective of this project is to increase mental health awareness and reduce stigma within the Armenian community in Los Angeles County. The selected consultant will be responsible for developing an agenda and schedule featuring eight mental health seminars and at least eight wellness activities. Key deliverables include the creation of a retrospective post-then-pre questionnaire, a project evaluation survey, securing a suitable event location, and producing promotional materials. The project must be completed by June 30, 2026, and requires the submission of a final summary report and a presentation to the EEE/ME USCC Subcommittee. This is a complex Request for Bid (RFB-IS-26200092-2) with a submission deadline of August 28, 2025, via the Vendor Self Service portal. Bidders must adhere to strict compliance standards, including mandatory HIPAA regulations for the protection of electronic personal and health information, requiring specific encryption standards such as AES 256-bit for stored data. Contractors must also comply with California Labor Code prevailing wage laws and maintain significant insurance coverages, including two million dollars in general liability. Bids must include all required Appendix A forms and Community Business Enterprise information to be considered responsive. Award is expected to be granted to the lowest responsible bidder.