Strategic Plan and Support Services (StratPlan 2026 RFSQ)

The County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office has issued a Master Agreement solicitation (CEO-RFSQ-AO-25-01) for Strategic Plan and Support Services to support various County departments on an as-needed basis. The contract establishes a pool of qualified vendors through a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) process, enabling pre-approved providers to compete for Work Orders under four key service categories: Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, and Emergency Management. The Master Agreement term is set to begin no earlier than January 1, 2026, and run through December 31, 2030, with options for up to four one-year extensions and one six-month extension, potentially extending the contract for a maximum of nine and a half years. Vendors awarded Master Agreements may be solicited competitively on a Work Order basis to deliver consulting services tailored to specific departmental needs across the County. The contract includes a comprehensive Master Agreement detailing roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements, encompassing compliance with all applicable federal, state, and county laws, confidentiality protections, indemnification, insurance requirements (including professional liability, cyber liability, and error and omissions insurance), nondiscrimination obligations, and information security standards aligned with federal guidelines such as FIPS 140-2 and HIPAA. Each Work Order under the Master Agreement specifies detailed scopes of work, deliverables, timelines, pricing (fixed price per deliverable or time and materials), place of performance within Los Angeles County departments, and administrative contacts. The County exercises oversight through annual performance monitoring, quality assurance plans, and formal acceptance processes, with remedies including corrective actions or contract termination for non-performance. Proposal submissions are continuous and electronically managed, requiring vendors to complete standardized certifications, disclosures, and compliance forms that assess qualifications, financial stability, references, and potential conflicts of interest. Vendor selection follows a two-stage process: qualification based on minimum mandatory requirements and detailed review, followed by competitive evaluation for individual Work Orders focusing on the highest rated and most responsive proposals rather than solely lowest price. The contract framework promotes flexibility, accountability, and alignment with County strategic goals while ensuring strict adherence to legal, ethical, and security standards.