RPOSD RFSQ For As-Needed Consultant Services

Background
The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) is a California Special District responsible for administering Measure A, a 2016 voter-approved initiative that provides funding for parks, recreation, and open space preservation. Measure A generates approximately $117 million annually through a parcel tax. These funds are allocated and awarded as grants to eligible recipients to enhance and repair parks, create new park land, protect open spaces and beaches, and support recreational programs.

Work Details
The purpose of this Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) is to establish a pool of qualified consultants to provide as-needed services to RPOSD across various categories. The service categories include:

- Communication and Event Support
- Community Outreach
- Document Digitization and Management
- Financial and Assessment Support
- Geographic Information System and Mapping
- Grant Writing and Program Materials Development
- Management Consulting
- Park Planning and Policy
- Program Evaluation and Compliance
- Project Technical Assistance
- Website Development and Design.

Vendors may apply for one or more service categories but are only required to submit a single Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Period of Performance
The maximum Master Agreement term is five (5) years ending on August 30, 2030, with three (3) optional one-year extensions, for a potential term of eight (8) years. RPOSD will accept SOQs on a rolling basis until February 28, 2030.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed within Los Angeles County.

Bidder Requirements
Vendors must have at least three (3) years of paid professional experience within the last five (5) years providing similar or equivalent services. Vendors must describe two (2) completed projects from the past five (5) years that reflect this experience. If a professional license or certification is required for the service category, the Vendor must include a copy with its SOQ. Additionally, Vendors must identify a proposed lead consultant for each service category.