Empowering Patients, Providers and Family Involvement in Children's Medical Services Planning (EPIC) Consultant Services

The County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health is issuing a Request for Services (RFS) to procure consultant services for the Empowering Patients, Providers and Family Involvement in Children's Medical Services Planning (EPIC) program. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance patient and family involvement in children's medical services planning through consultant-led initiatives that support the Department of Public Health's strategic objectives in this area. Qualified applicants must demonstrate expertise in patient engagement, healthcare consulting, and children's medical services, with specific capability in developing and implementing programs that meaningfully engage patients, providers, and families in healthcare planning processes. Key deliverables and outcomes include consultant-led initiatives focused on patient empowerment and family involvement strategies within children's medical services. Required qualifications for responding organizations include relevant experience in healthcare consulting, community engagement, and pediatric health services. Applications must be submitted by March 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The RFS does not specify evaluation criteria, contract duration, pricing structure, or renewal options in the available documentation.

The RFS documentation does not identify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. Additionally, no specific requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology are outlined in the available materials. The procurement documents do not specify award values, budget ranges, or anticipated contract funding amounts. Organizations interested in responding should consult the complete RFS document (PATSMA-DPH-067.pdf) for additional details regarding submission requirements, evaluation methodology, and any other criteria that may impact their proposal development and submission strategy.