Refugee Employment and Acculturation Services (REAS) Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) RFSQ#REAS23-01

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) has issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ #REAS23-01) for Refugee Employment and Acculturation Services (REAS) to establish a Master Agreement with qualified vendors for supporting refugee populations in Los Angeles County. The procurement seeks vendors capable of delivering comprehensive employment and acculturation services to refugee families and individuals through the Refugee Employment Program (REP). Key deliverables will likely include employment assistance, job training, cultural integration support, and other services designed to help refugees become self-sufficient. Potential vendors must submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by February 29, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with a Virtual Vendors Conference scheduled for January 18, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time. While attendance at the virtual conference is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to ensure a thorough understanding of the RFSQ process and provide an opportunity for vendors to ask questions directly to County staff. The solicitation is specifically focused on Calendar Year 2024 funding, and vendors will be evaluated based on their qualifications, service capabilities, and demonstrated experience in supporting refugee populations.

The RFSQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types beyond the implied requirement of having substantial experience in refugee employment and acculturation services. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and there are no specific details about existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. While the exact award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documents, the procurement suggests that multiple vendors may be selected to form a pool of qualified service providers for the Refugee Employment Program. Interested organizations will need to carefully review the RFSQ documentation, including Appendix A (Sample Master Agreement) and Appendix B (Required Forms), to understand the full scope of qualifications and submission requirements. The Master Agreement structure implies that selected vendors will be eligible for potential service assignments throughout Calendar Year 2024, with the ultimate goal of supporting refugee integration and employment in Los Angeles County.