As-Needed On-Call Contract Planning Services

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works has issued Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ-DRP-53826) to establish a pre-qualified vendor list for as-needed on-call contract planning services supporting disaster recovery rebuild efforts in unincorporated areas impacted by the Eaton Fire in Altadena and the Palisades Fire. The procurement seeks to create Master Agreements with selected vendors to address immediate and ongoing staffing needs for recovery initiatives. Vendors must demonstrate expertise in disaster recovery planning, community rebuilding strategies, and the ability to rapidly deploy resources to support fire-impacted communities. The solicitation requires comprehensive submissions of qualification documentation, including mandatory forms outlined in Appendix B and Appendix C of the procurement package. Key objectives include establishing a flexible vendor roster that can be tasked on an as-needed basis, ensuring efficient resource allocation for extended disaster recovery efforts. The initial posting date was April 6, 2025, with Addendum One released on April 14, 2025, and the final submission deadline set for January 16, 3025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on vendor qualifications, past performance in disaster recovery planning, technical capabilities, and responsiveness to community rebuilding needs.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears designed to create a diverse and capable vendor pool for disaster recovery planning services. The Master Agreement structure suggests the County will maintain flexibility in vendor selection and tasking, potentially allowing for considerations of local or small businesses, though this is not definitively confirmed. The solicitation does not specify incumbent vendors or existing contractors, nor does it provide explicit budget ranges or award values for the potential contracts. The procurement seems focused on creating a pre-qualified vendor list rather than awarding a single contract, which implies multiple vendors may be selected to support the county's disaster recovery efforts. The geographic focus is specifically on unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County impacted by the Eaton and Palisades Fires, indicating a targeted approach to recovery planning and resource deployment. Vendors will need to demonstrate specialized capabilities in disaster recovery planning, community rebuilding strategies, and the ability to provide rapid, effective staffing support for these fire-impacted regions.