1073376- LGBTQIA2S UsCC Capacity TGX ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PR

Solicitation RFB-IS-26200139-1, issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Internal Services, seeks a vendor to implement the TGX Economic Empowerment Project. Managed by the Department of Mental Health, this initiative supports transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals through a 12-week leadership and branding coaching program designed to increase economic empowerment and mental health access. The scope of work includes curriculum development, community workshops, business development training, financial literacy programming, and market access support. Key deliverables comprise a project plan, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and a final summary report due by June 30, 2026. The contract follows a lowest-price technically acceptable selection process, with bids due by September 18, 2025, via the Vendor Self Service portal. The initial term is three years with two optional one-year renewals, subject to a $100,000 annual aggregate spending cap per vendor without Board of Supervisors approval. Contractors must adhere to strict HIPAA compliance, FIPS 140-2 encryption standards, and California prevailing wage laws. Mandatory submission requirements include various certifications and the Community Business Enterprise form to track minority, women, and LGBTQQ-owned business participation. Failure to provide all required documentation in Appendix A may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive.