RPOSD RFSQ For As-Needed Consultant Services

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) has issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to establish a prequalified pool of consultants capable of providing a broad range of as-needed services. This solicitation, dated June 2025 with responses accepted through February 2030, covers diverse categories including communication and event support, community outreach, document digitization and management, financial and assessment support, GIS and mapping, grant writing, management consulting, park planning and policy, program evaluation and compliance, project technical assistance, and website development and design. The contract operates under a Master Agreement framework through which individual Work Orders are issued, each detailing specific scopes, deliverables, and timelines. Consultants selected through this process will be eligible for future task assignments but will not have guaranteed work, as these are awarded on a task-by-task basis depending on RPOSD needs. The procurement process emphasizes qualifications and experience, requiring vendors to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) organized into specified sections covering executive summaries, detailed project descriptions, organizational forms, and licensing documentation. Key personnel must be identified, and professional licenses submitted where applicable. The proposal submission is electronic, restricted to PDF format with file size limits, and accommodates large submissions via file transfer services. The agreement allows for a four-year base term plus up to three one-year extensions, potentially totaling eight years. Performance locations are within Los Angeles County, with work managed by individual Work Orders. Payment is by direct deposit or electronic funds transfer, contingent on the satisfactory completion and acceptance of deliverables. While formal FAR clauses are absent, compliance with California Public Resources Code and RPOSD administrative guidelines governs contract execution. Additional requirements include vendor registration in the County’s WebVen system and disclosures of terminated contracts, public entity engagements, conflicts of interest, and campaign contributions exceeding $500 to County officials. The contract prioritizes transparency, qualification rigor, and flexibility to meet diverse consulting needs across the District’s park and open space initiatives.