American Rescue Plan Master Agreement

The County of Los Angeles, through its Chief Executive Office, is issuing a Request for Statement of Qualification (RFSQ) to establish a continuous, flexible master agreement for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Support Services. The primary objective is to create a pool of qualified contractors who can provide support services to communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in community support services, with the ability to deliver targeted assistance across various potential project categories. The solicitation will remain open continuously at the County's discretion, allowing for ongoing recruitment of contractors who can respond to evolving community needs. Contractors will be selected based on their qualifications, capacity to deliver services, and alignment with ARP objectives. The submission deadline is January 16, 3025, with the original posting date of April 28, 2022. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on vendors' past performance, technical capabilities, understanding of pandemic-related community support needs, and ability to quickly mobilize resources across different service domains.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the master agreement structure suggests a competitive and inclusive approach to vendor selection. The procurement does not appear to have strict limitations on organization types, though vendors will need to demonstrate significant qualifications and experience in community support services. The funding source is specifically tied to American Rescue Plan allocations, which implies potential preference for organizations with proven track records in pandemic recovery and community resilience efforts. Task orders will be issued on an as-needed basis, with pricing and specific contract terms negotiated individually for each assignment. Although no specific budget range is mentioned, the continuous nature of the master agreement suggests significant potential funding through various task order opportunities. The County will maintain a rotating pool of pre-qualified vendors, allowing for flexible deployment of support services as community needs emerge and funding becomes available.