JSSMA_Att_IV_Pending_Litigations_and_Judgments-IPSP.pdf

This is a Pending Litigations and Judgments attachment document related to the County of Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Incarcerated Parents Services Program (IPSP) Work Order Solicitation. The document serves as a disclosure requirement for the bidding organization to identify any pending litigations, judgments, or legal proceedings that may affect their ability to perform under the contract. This attachment is part of the standard solicitation package used to evaluate organizational capacity and legal standing of potential contractors providing services to facilitate family bonding time between incarcerated parents and their children in conjunction with DCFS case plans and Dependency Court orders.

The document functions as a compliance and due diligence tool requiring bidders to fully disclose all outstanding litigation matters, judgments, liens, or legal actions involving their organization. This disclosure enables DCFS to assess organizational stability, financial viability, and legal fitness to perform contractual obligations. The information provided in this attachment directly impacts contractor selection, as significant unresolved legal issues or judgments could influence the Department's risk assessment and award decision for this single-contract opportunity.