Emerging Leaders in Disability Project - SOW attached.

The Emerging Leaders in Disability Justice Project is a solicitation issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Internal Services on behalf of the Department of Mental Health. The project aims to recruit and empower at least 15 individuals with disabilities who lack formal leadership experience through a structured development program. The selected vendor will be responsible for creating a comprehensive curriculum covering advocacy, disability justice, and mental health awareness, delivering a minimum of 18 hours of training across at least six sessions, and supporting participant-led community outreach projects. Key deliverables include the recruitment of participants, the development of evaluation surveys, the creation of promotional materials, and the procurement of a secure facility for program activities. All work must be completed by June 30, 2026. This is a price-based solicitation awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal by September 11, 2025. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring the submission of various certifications, including Community Business Enterprise information and adherence to California Labor Code prevailing wage provisions. Due to the nature of the work, the contractor must comply with strict data protection standards for personal and medical information, following FIPS 140-2 and NIST guidelines. The contract includes rigorous conflict of interest disclosures and mandates a 90-day transition assistance period upon termination or expiration.