Letter_of_Release.pdf

This Letter of Release document pertains to the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health's Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for the Student Professional Development Program (SPDP), Bid No. DMH051220B1. The RFSQ seeks to establish Master Agreements with qualified entities to provide student professional development services across eight Service Areas in Los Angeles County. The program aims to create affiliations between DMH and local universities and professional schools to educate and train students in nursing, occupational therapy, psychiatric technician, psychology, public administration, social work, marriage and family therapy, and vocational rehabilitation. Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications demonstrating their ability to meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the RFSQ. Multiple contractors will be qualified to enter into SPDP Master Agreements with LAC DMH through this procurement process.

There is no funding allocation associated with the SPDP Master Agreement, indicating this is a non-funded affiliation opportunity where qualified entities will partner with DMH to provide educational and training opportunities without direct compensation from the County. Vendors should access all relevant information and attachments through the Los Angeles County Solicitations website at https://camisvr.co.la.ca.us/lacobids or the LACDMH website at https://dmh.lacounty.gov/contract-opportunities. This procurement structure allows DMH to leverage partnerships with academic institutions to fulfill student training requirements while exposing students to County mental health programs and services across its service delivery regions.