1073365- EEME UsCC ARMENIAN LGBTQ SOCIAL MEDIA-SOW

The Los Angeles County Department of Internal Services, on behalf of the Department of Mental Health, has issued solicitation RFB-IS-26200108 for an Armenian podcast advertising agency to conduct community engagement and mental health outreach. The project focuses on the Armenian LGBTQ community in Los Angeles County, aiming to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and improve service access. The scope of work requires the production of 25 social media podcast episodes for Facebook and YouTube, along with the development of production outlines, screening tools, promotional materials, and a final summary report. All deliverables must be culturally competent, delivered in threshold languages including Armenian, Russian, Farsi, and Spanish, and will become the sole property of the County upon submission. The contract is awarded based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, where bidders are first evaluated on responsiveness and responsibility before the lowest price is selected. Performance is subject to strict data security and privacy standards, including HIPAA compliance, FIPS 140-2 encryption for stored data, and SSL 128-bit encryption for transmitted data. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, professional liability, and cyber liability. Additionally, the agreement emphasizes diverse participation through Community Business Enterprise certifications and requires strict adherence to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors policies and prevailing wage laws. All work is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.