YDN Consultant Services RFI

The County of Los Angeles Department of Youth Development is issuing a Request for Information to identify organizations with expertise in delivering consulting services that support youth and community engagement through evidence-based models aligned with the Youth Development Network framework. Respondents are expected to demonstrate experience facilitating inclusive youth listening sessions and community convenings, managing logistical and administrative infrastructure such as stipend disbursements and venue coordination, and conducting research on best practices in youth development, prevention, diversion, and reentry across diverse populations in Los Angeles and other jurisdictions. The RFI, identified by solicitation number YD-2026-05 and NAICS code 541618, invites submissions through a Microsoft Forms portal by 5:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with no requirement for pricing, certifications, or formal contractual representations at this stage. Services are expected to be performed within Los Angeles County across five regional areas, with no physical delivery or shipping terms applicable, and no established period of performance since this is strictly an information-gathering activity, not a competitive solicitation or procurement. Responses will inform the Department’s future contracting decisions but do not guarantee a contract award, and no evaluation criteria, weights, or acceptance protocols are defined, as there is no intention to issue a binding agreement based on submissions. The sole point of contact is David McGill-Soriano, and all communication must be directed through the provided online form without attachments, emphasizing narrative responses over structured proposals.