CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is soliciting Statement of Qualifications to establish unfunded Master Agreements with qualified vendors to provide Capacity Building Support Services through the Behavioral Health Services Act. These services focus on developing and expanding projects that provide education, training, and ancillary supports for the department's leadership, workforce, consumers, family members, and community stakeholders. The scope specifically includes media services for public engagement and training services for the workforce and community, while explicitly excluding the provision of direct client mental health services. The anticipated term of the Master Agreement runs from the date of execution through June 30, 2034, with potential extensions through June 30, 2036. Vendors are evaluated based on minimum mandatory requirements, business background, past performance via the Contractor Alert Reporting Database, and overall responsibility regarding capacity and experience. Once a Master Agreement is established, specific tasks and deliverables will be determined through subsequent competitive solicitations for individual Work Orders. Compliance requirements include adherence to HIPAA through a Business Associate Agreement, ADA and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, and Cal OSHA regulations. Payments are made monthly in arrears via EFT, with expedited 15-day payment terms available for certified Prompt Payment Enterprises. The County also recognizes preference programs for Local Small Business Enterprises, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and Social Enterprises.