AI Governance & Ethical AI Implementation

The contract involves the design and oversight of artificial intelligence systems to ensure their ethical deployment within the Employees Retirement System of Los Angeles City. Key responsibilities include embedding human review processes, ensuring transparency in AI decision-making, enabling auditability of system outputs, and aligning all implementations with city policies and risk management protocols. The work requires a strong focus on governance frameworks that uphold accountability, mitigate bias, and promote responsible AI usage across municipal operations. This is a subcontract valued under NAICS code 541611, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, and was posted on July 6, 2026. Performance will be centered in Los Angeles, and participants must demonstrate expertise in ethical AI frameworks, compliance with public sector standards, and the ability to integrate oversight mechanisms into existing systems. The contracting entity is the California-based Employees Retirement System, and proposers are expected to navigate local governmental expectations while delivering technically robust and ethically sound AI governance solutions.