Notice of Intent Shortlist~7.pdf

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Connecting Vulnerable Populations to City Services
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HR-25-654
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Summary of Notice of Intent to Select

This is a Notice of Intent to Select Short List issued by the City of Long Beach's Financial Management, Business Relations Bureau/Purchasing Division on October 28, 2025, regarding Request for Proposal No. RFP HR-25-654 for Connecting Vulnerable Populations to City Services. Nineteen firms submitted proposals by the September 29, 2025, deadline. The City intends to shortlist three firms—Embers and Oak Storyworks (Long Beach, CA), FUZE Technology (Los Angeles, CA), and T-Mobile USA, Inc. (Bellevue, WA)—based on evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP. The shortlisted firms will be invited to present their solutions at Demo Day on November 15, 2025, where proposals will be evaluated as proofs-of-concept and firms will be interviewed by the Evaluation Committee. Additional specifics and information regarding an optional Demo Day readiness webinar will be emailed separately to shortlisted firms on October 28, 2025.

The notice does not contain specific pricing information, contract terms, funding amounts, or renewal options. The document serves primarily as notification of the City's pre-selection decisions and next steps in the procurement process, with contact information provided for further inquiries directed to Tommy Ryan, Administrative Analyst III, at the City's Purchasing Division.

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October 28, 2025

Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELECT (Short List)

Request for Proposal No. RFP HR-25-654

The City of Long Beach released Request for Proposal No. RFP HR-25-654 Connecting Vulnerable Populations to City Services. Nineteen firms responded by the September 29, 2025, deadline.

Based on evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, and analysis of responses, it is the City’s intent to include the following firms on its Pre-Selection Short List (in alphabetical order):

• Embers and Oak Storyworks, of Long Beach, CA;

• FUZE Technology, of Los Angeles, CA; and,

• T-Mobile USA, Inc, of Bellevue, WA.

The shortlisted firms will be invited to Demo Day on November 15, 2025 to present their solutions to the greater Long Beach community for evaluation as proofs-of-concept.

Proposers will also be interviewed by the Evaluation Committee. More specifics, including information regarding an optional Demo Day readiness webinar, will be emailed separately to the individual shortlisted firms on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Thank you for your participation in the procurement process. The City of Long Beach regards your firm as an important and valuable provider of goods and/or services. If I can answer any further questions, please feel free to contact me at 562-570-5664 during normal business hours or by e-mail at RFPPurchasing@longbeach.gov.

Sincerely, Tommy Ryan Tommy Ryan, Administrative Analyst III

Financial Management Business Relations Bureau/Purchasing Division

411 West Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 570-6200 mailto:RFPPurchasing@longbeach.gov

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