26-2652 / STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAININGS

The solicitation RFB-IS-26200949-2 seeks vendors to deliver stress management training services for SEIU Local 721-represented employees in Los Angeles, California, with deliveries to be conducted either synchronously online or in-person in classes of 25 to 35 participants. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price award to be granted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning selection will prioritize the lowest compliant bid that meets all mandatory requirements without trade-off evaluation. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Self Service portal by June 1, 2026, and no hard copies or alternative submission methods are permitted. The work must comply with Los Angeles County-specific contractual clauses, including independent contractor status, prevailing wage adherence under California Labor Code, fair chance employment practices, and insurance obligations requiring $2 million general liability, $1 million automobile and workers’ compensation, and $1 million professional liability coverage, all from insurers with an A.M. Best rating of A:VII or higher. Vendors must submit eight exhibits as part of their bid, covering organizational qualifications, compliance certifications, vaccination status, prevailing wage documentation, commercial useful function verification for certified businesses, and community business enterprise details. The contract mandates compliance with the California Public Records Act, IRS Notice No. 1015, and ISO liability standards, while requiring all records to be retained for three years post-payment and subject to audit. Funding is contingent upon appropriation by the Board of Supervisors, with automatic termination if funds are not secured by June 30 of the fiscal year. Contract performance occurs in Los Angeles, with delivery terms F.O.B. Delivered, and invoicing must be submitted by the 15th of the month following service completion for payment under net 30 terms via electronic funds transfer. No federal FAR clauses apply; all requirements are governed by Los Angeles County-specific policies, including equity nondiscrimination, hazardous material handling, child support compliance, and subcontractor accountability. A single line item specifies 75 training sessions, but no unit or total contract value is provided in the solicitation. The vendor’s standard terms are null unless explicitly incorporated in writing by the County, and any violation of ethics, insurance, or wage laws may result in contract termination without opportunity to cure, except for hazardous materials and child support compliance, which allow a 90-day cure period.