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 as-needed services across a broad spectrum of categories. These include communication and event support, community outreach, document digitization and management, financial and assessment support, GIS mapping, grant writing, management consulting, park planning and policy development, program evaluation and compliance, project technical assistance, and website development and design. The intent is to streamline and facilitate timely consultant engagement under master agreements, with subsequent task orders or work orders specifying particular scopes and deliverables. The solicitation, posted in June 2025, remains open for submissions until February 28, 2030, allowing a multi-year qualification window. The master agreement term extends for up to five years with the option for three additional one-year extensions at RPOSD’s discretion, potentially spanning up to eight years. Consultants must submit a single PDF Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) package, succinctly organized into specified sections, including executive summary, qualifications, required forms, and licenses or certifications. The submission process is strictly electronic, with detailed instructions to ensure proper formatting and file size compliance. Vendors must be registered in the County’s WebVen system prior to contract execution and comply with mandatory disclosures—most notably regarding political contributions and use of agents in the procurement process to satisfy Government Code Section 84308 requirements. Compensation under resulting task orders is issued on a fixed-price-per-deliverable basis, contingent on satisfactory completion of defined Statement of Work tasks, which cover the full range of service categories. RPOSD retains auditing and inspection rights, and vendors may be subject to background checks for key personnel. While no federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses or preset evaluation criteria are explicitly detailed, the overarching framework directs adherence to applicable laws, contract terms, and performance standards aligned with Measure A funding priorities. The solicitation encourages qualified vendors from public entities and private companies to participate, with detailed documentation required to demonstrate past experience, organizational capacity, and technical competence.