Disaster/Emergency Services Master Agreement (DESMA) RFSQ

The County of Los Angeles, through its Internal Services Department (ISD), is conducting a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to establish Master Agreements for Disaster/Emergency Services (DESMA). The procurement seeks to pre-qualify multiple vendors capable of providing comprehensive emergency and disaster response services with a critical requirement of being able to respond within 24 hours of notification. Qualified vendors will be selected to enter into master agreements that enable the County to rapidly deploy emergency services during declared disaster scenarios without undergoing traditional competitive bidding processes. The RFSQ includes detailed application requirements, evaluation criteria focused on vendors' qualifications, experience, capacity, and compliance with county requirements. The solicitation was initially posted on April 12, 2017, with a current due date of January 16, 3025, suggesting a long-term strategic approach to emergency service preparedness. Vendors must complete and submit specific required forms demonstrating their capabilities, operational readiness, and ability to support the County's emergency response infrastructure. The evaluation will likely assess vendors' technical competence, past performance, resource availability, and capacity to mobilize quickly during crisis situations.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, the master agreement approach implies a competitive qualification process open to multiple service providers. The procurement appears designed to create a diverse pool of pre-qualified emergency service vendors rather than limiting participation to specific enterprise categories. Pricing and specific service rates will be negotiated individually with selected vendors based on the unique requirements of each emergency service need. The master agreement structure suggests the County anticipates potential significant financial commitments, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. The long-term contract duration (through 3025) indicates a strategic, forward-looking procurement approach aimed at establishing a robust, flexible emergency response capability. By pre-qualifying multiple vendors across various service categories, the County can ensure rapid deployment and comprehensive coverage during potential disaster scenarios, minimizing response delays and enhancing overall emergency preparedness.