RPOSD RFSQ For As-Needed Consultant Services

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) in June 2025 aimed at establishing a pre-qualified pool of consultants to provide as-needed professional services across a broad spectrum of categories. These categories include communication and event support, community outreach, document digitization and management, financial and assessment support, GIS and mapping services, grant writing, management consulting, park planning and policy, program evaluation and compliance, project technical assistance, and website development and design. The contract vehicle is a master agreement framework with individual work orders issued for specific projects, each defining scope, deliverables, schedules, and performance metrics. The solicitation is characterized as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)-like arrangement extending through February 2030 with a base five-year term and up to three optional one-year extensions at RPOSD’s discretion. Consultants interested in participating must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in a single PDF file organized into a clearly structured format, including an executive summary, information on qualifications, required forms, and professional licenses or certifications. Vendors are required to identify lead consultants for each service category and provide detailed project descriptions and relevant experience. The selection process encompasses evaluation of qualifications aligned with program effectiveness, equity, compliance, and community alignment under Measure A funding guidelines, although specific evaluation weighting and criteria remain unspecified. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer, with vendors required to register in the County’s WebVen system before contract execution. The master agreement enforces standard terms including indemnification, record retention, and invoicing requirements. Background investigations on vendors and key personnel may be conducted, and vendor reporting on political contributions and agent engagement is mandated upon affirmative disclosures. Submissions are accepted electronically on a rolling basis through February 28, 2030, with strict adherence to format, file size limits, and timely acknowledgment protocols. This solicitation establishes a flexible contracting framework for RPOSD to engage subject-matter experts on a task-specific basis without predetermined contract value or fixed pricing, allowing for responsive support across its various operational and programmatic needs.