Consultant, Preparing to Thrive, DMH. SOW attached.

The contract involves providing consulting services for the "Preparing to Thrive" project managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, focusing on enhancing disaster preparedness and mental health resilience among 30 individuals with disabilities through a series of ten accessible, culturally sensitive hybrid workshops. The vendor is responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive training sessions covering emergency planning, emotional coping, peer support, disability rights, and collaboration with local agencies, culminating in an event and evaluative reports. Deliverables include accessible materials in participants’ primary languages, a detailed workshop outline, evaluation tools such as a retrospective questionnaire, and a final project report, with all activities aligned to county branding and standards. The project must be completed by June 30, 2026, with performance monitored through the County’s Quality Assurance Plan, and all deliverables approved prior to payment. The procurement is initiated via a formal Invitation for Bid, with bids due electronically by September 18, 2025. Bidders must submit all required forms listed in Appendix A, including organizational questionnaires, certifications of compliance, community enterprise information, and wage forms, ensuring responsiveness. The evaluation process emphasizes responsiveness to specifications, vendor responsibility, past performance, and price, with the County reserving discretion to reject bids or negotiate terms. Payment will be made primarily through electronic funds transfer, with invoices submitted to the County’s designated mental health department. The contract incorporates strict data security and privacy requirements, mandating encryption standards and HIPAA compliance for handling sensitive information, and emphasizes nondiscrimination, conflict of interest certifications, and confidentiality agreements. There are no explicit packaging, labeling, or shipping standards, as the deliverables are primarily training and reporting activities. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, responsible vendor conduct, and thorough documentation to ensure project success and accountability.