Occupational Health & Safety Services and Training

The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department is soliciting proposals for qualified firms to provide occupational health and safety services and training for its employees on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes providing training, audits, compliance reviews, and consulting services through online, virtual, and onsite instruction at Harbor Department facilities. Selected consultants will be placed into a pool of eligible contractors for a five-year period. Key requirements include the ability to track and notify the department of regulatory refresher trainings two months in advance and compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, including specific standards for pesticide worker safety and certifications from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Proposals are due by December 16, 2026, and will be evaluated based on a weighted scoring system totaling 20 points, focusing on firm qualifications, personnel and staffing, cost, proposal clarity, and sample reports. The procurement emphasizes small business participation, with a 25 percent target for SBE/VSBE firms and an 8 percent preference for Local Business Enterprises on proposals exceeding 150,000 dollars. Mandatory submission documents include a cover transmittal letter, firm qualifications with three references, sample reports, an insurance verification letter, and various compliance exhibits regarding the Equal Benefits Ordinance, the Iran Contracting Act of 2010, and Business Tax Registration. Final award recommendations are subject to approval by the Risk Manager, Executive Director, Board of Harbor Commissioners, and City Council.