RFSQ2024-012revMay2025.pdf

This is a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) issued by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health for the procurement of as-needed language assistance services. The Department seeks qualified agencies to provide interpretation, translation, and related language support services to enhance accessibility for limited English proficient (LEP) populations across public health programs and services. The RFSQ operates on a continuous basis, with Statements of Qualifications accepted and reviewed at the County's convenience rather than on a fixed deadline. Prospective vendors should submit SOQs demonstrating their organizational capacity, language capabilities, staffing qualifications, and experience providing language services to governmental agencies. The resulting contracts will be established as indefinite quantity, as-needed arrangements with no guaranteed volume of services, allowing the County flexibility to engage vendors based on actual service demands.

Pricing will be established through negotiated rate schedules submitted as part of the SOQ, with the County evaluating cost-effectiveness alongside qualifications and capacity. The RFSQ does not identify specific set-asides, incumbent contractors, or funding source allocations. Qualified applicants must demonstrate experience in providing professional language services, maintain appropriate certifications or credentials relevant to their offered languages, and comply with County contracting requirements including insurance and indemnification provisions. The County reserves the right to award multiple contracts to qualified vendors and may establish master agreements with selected agencies, with contract terms and renewal options to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Interested agencies should contact the Department of Public Health for current SOQ submission requirements and evaluation criteria.