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) titled "RPOSD RFSQ For As-Needed Consultant Services" (solicitation number RPOSD-CONSULTANTS-2025-9) aimed at creating a prequalified pool of consultants to provide a broad range of services on an as-needed basis. These services span multiple categories including communication and event support, community outreach, document digitization and management, financial and assessment support, GIS and mapping, grant writing and program development, management consulting, park planning and policy, program evaluation and compliance, technical assistance, and website development. The solicitation, posted in June 2025 with submissions accepted through February 28, 2030, outlines the framework for establishing Master Agreements under which individual Work Orders will be issued for specific project tasks. Vendors responding must submit a detailed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in a unified PDF file that includes their qualifications, project history, required forms, and licenses or certifications as applicable. The contract mechanism employed is a Master Agreement with a base term of five years plus three optional one-year extensions, administered under California law with performance occurring primarily in Los Angeles County. While definitive pricing or contract value information is not provided, the Master Agreement structure anticipates negotiated Work Orders for specific services. RPOSD oversees quality assurance through inspections and acceptance governed by satisfactory performance to specified scopes of work, which vary by Work Order. Key contract provisions address conflict of interest disclosures, background checks, and professional license requirements. Vendors are required to be registered in the County’s WebVen system prior to award, and certain compliance disclosures regarding contributions, agent hires, and acquisitions must be made if applicable. The submission process mandates electronic delivery by email with strict formatting and file size requirements and emphasizes transparency and fairness through standardized evaluation procedures, although detailed scoring criteria are not disclosed. Overall, this RFSQ serves as a mechanism to identify qualified consultants to support the evolving needs of RPOSD’s diverse park and open space initiatives through flexible, as-needed consultant engagements.