Work Order Solicitation for Temporary Personnel Services (RSP-CCP Grant)

This contract involves the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health seeking qualified contractors to provide as-needed temporary psychiatry personnel to support communities impacted by recent wildfires. The scope includes recruiting, hiring, managing, and overseeing temporary staff such as crisis counselors, clinical supervisors, and data analysts to deliver ongoing mental health services, linkage to resources, and crisis intervention. The procurement emphasizes compliance with county, state, and federal regulations, with performance monitored through a Quality Control Plan and regular evaluations. The Work Order is anticipated to run from the date of execution through February 19, 2026, with services delivered primarily within Los Angeles County at designated locations, and contractors are expected to maintain staffing levels, report timely, and respond to emergency calls. The contract is governed by a Master Agreement, with detailed attachments covering personnel classifications, fiscal provisions, invoicing templates, and administrative procedures. The solicitation, identified as DMH08202025B1, was posted on August 20, 2025, with bids due by September 8, 2025. The award will be based solely on the lowest cost bid that meets all mandatory requirements, with no technical or qualitative evaluation factors explicitly listed. Bidders must certify compliance with preference programs such as Local Small Business Enterprise, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, and Social Enterprise, which require prior certification and supporting documentation. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, with detailed instructions for proposal submission via email, including confidentiality markings and multiple attachments in PDF or encrypted zip formats. Payment will be made upon invoice approval, with detailed invoicing procedures and reconciliation managed by the County’s Department of Mental Health. No explicit federal FAR clauses are incorporated; instead, the contract relies on Los Angeles County codes, the Master Agreement, and its referenced exhibits and amendments to establish terms, conditions, and compliance standards.