Child Daycare Center Operator

The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department is seeking qualified child care center operators to provide comprehensive daycare services at the Liberty Hill Plaza Building located at 100 West 5th Street in San Pedro, California. The contract, solicited under number 230043 with a proposal deadline of July 16, 2026, requires the selected operator to manage all aspects of a full-service child care facility operating Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., excluding City holidays, for an initial term of five years with a potential one-time five-year renewal option contingent on mutual agreement. The operator must maintain a valid California Child Care license in good standing and comply with all regulations outlined in Title 22, Division 12 of the California Department of Social Services Code, ensuring service quality that meets or exceeds standards set by recognized independent accrediting bodies. Key responsibilities include staffing qualified personnel with at least four years of recent management experience, maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios, implementing age-appropriate curricula, providing nutritious meals, ensuring safe child pickup and drop-off procedures, and managing all operational functions including enrollment, communication with parents, and injury reporting. The operator is required to submit a detailed financial proposal including a proposed operating budget, complete fee schedule with all supplemental charges, and demonstrate competitive tuition rates, which will be reviewed and potentially adjusted by the Executive Director if deemed unreasonable. Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system that prioritizes personnel qualifications and staffing (weight of 5), followed by financial competitiveness (weight of 4), firm experience and references (weight of 3), accreditation status or plan (weight of 3), proposed policies and procedures (weight of 3), and annual programming (weight of 2). Offerors must be registered on the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP), hold a valid Business Tax Registration Certificate from the City of Los Angeles, possess a Taxpayer Identification Number, and demonstrate financial capacity to meet mandatory insurance requirements including general liability, auto liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000, and workers’ compensation coverage that includes waiver of subrogation rights against the City. Contractors must also comply with California and Los Angeles municipal conflict of interest laws, City affirmative action mandates, prevailing wage standards, and living wage policies. Annual reporting obligations include enrollment statistics, financial statements, and program goals, with all records subject to audit by the City. The operator is responsible for maintaining all premises in safe