Nutrition support services for eligible ryan white program clients in LOS angeles county

The County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to procure Nutrition Support Services for eligible Ryan White Program clients throughout Los Angeles County. The procurement seeks qualified organizations—including nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, and other qualified entities—to deliver comprehensive nutrition support services such as nutritional counseling, meal preparation assistance, food pantry services, and nutritional supplements to HIV/AIDS patients enrolled in the Ryan White Program. Required qualifications include demonstrated organizational capacity, relevant experience in providing nutrition services to vulnerable populations, cultural competency in serving diverse clients, appropriate licensing and certifications, and compliance with all federal Ryan White Program regulations and County policies. Applicants must detail their service delivery models, staffing qualifications, evaluation methodologies, and budget projections demonstrating cost-effective and sustainable service provision. The evaluation criteria emphasize organizational capacity, experience in HIV/AIDS service delivery or nutrition programming, financial stability, and the ability to serve the target population effectively. The RFA was posted on May 3, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 8, 2026. Priority consideration may be given to existing service providers or organizations with established infrastructure for nutrition support delivery.

The RFA includes set-aside considerations for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), as evidenced by the required CBE form submission for bidder certification and compliance verification purposes. Applicants must submit completed budget worksheets (with separate Category 1 and Category 2 budget formats provided) that itemize all anticipated expenses including personnel costs, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, contractual services, other direct costs, and indirect costs, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and realistic budgeting aligned with their proposed scope of work and service delivery plans. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials provided. Funding is provided through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, representing federal dollars allocated to support care and treatment services for eligible clients, though specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation. The contract term extends for an initial period with potential renewal options subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding availability. Organizations must demonstrate financial stability and the ability to sustain service delivery within defined budget parameters as assessed through the County's comparative analysis of cost-effectiveness across multiple applications.