1073370- Latino Resiliency Workshops For Young Men- Sow

The contract for the Latino Resiliency Workshops for Young Men, issued under solicitation number RFB-IS-26200141, is a comprehensive procurement opportunity managed by Los Angeles County’s Internal Services Department. It aims to select a qualified vendor to develop and deliver a culturally tailored series of seven interactive workshops targeting Latino males aged 16-25 in high-density Latino regions of Los Angeles County. The project’s objectives include reducing mental health stigma, increasing access to culturally competent care, and building resilience through workshops addressing trauma, discrimination, substance use, and suicide prevention. The work must be completed by June 30, 2026, with deliverables including workshop schedules, resource lists, promotional materials, evaluation tools, and final reports, all subject to County approval and branding standards. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to security, privacy, and data protection standards, including HIPAA compliance and County information security policies, with detailed requirements for cybersecurity, confidentiality, and audit rights. The solicitation specifies a bid process that evaluates proposals primarily on the lowest price among those meeting all mandatory requirements, including certifications, certifications of compliance, and submission of all required forms, notably the Community Business Enterprise (CBE) information in Excel format. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and conduct negotiations. Bidders must register in the County’s WebVen system, submit their complete bid electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal by September 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and include all specified documentation. The contract incorporates extensive clauses related to insurance, default, termination, conflict of interest, and special requirements for data security and privacy. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer within 30 days of invoice approval, with invoices to be submitted monthly. The contract also mandates compliance with federal, state, and County regulations, including prevailing wage laws, and emphasizes the importance of responsible subcontracting, responsible business certifications, and ethical conduct throughout the project lifecycle.