Request for Statement of Qualifications for Insurance Brokers Program

The County of Los Angeles, through its Chief Executive Office, is conducting a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to identify and select qualified insurance brokers to support the risk management needs across all County departments. This procurement seeks vendors with extensive experience in providing comprehensive insurance brokerage services across multiple insurance categories. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed qualification documents demonstrating their organizational capabilities, insurance expertise, financial stability, and professional credentials. Vendors must complete and submit mandatory forms specified in Appendix B, including various certifications and compliance documentation. The RFSQ evaluation will focus on assessing vendor qualifications through a comprehensive review of submitted materials, with key criteria likely including breadth of insurance category experience, organizational capacity, references, and ability to support large municipal government insurance programs. The solicitation was posted on March 10, 2025, with responses due by January 16, 3025, though specific details about potential bidders' conferences or site visits would be found in the primary solicitation document. Respondents must carefully follow the submission instructions outlined in Appendix D to ensure their qualifications are considered.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations, the comprehensive nature of the RFSQ suggests a competitive process open to qualified insurance brokerage firms. The sample Master Agreement (MA) provided indicates that successful vendors will enter into a contractual relationship with the County, though specific contract duration and potential renewal terms are not definitively stated in the available documents. The procurement appears designed to establish a pool of qualified insurance brokers rather than selecting a single vendor, which implies potential for multiple award opportunities. No specific budget range or award values are directly mentioned in the available documentation, nor are any incumbent vendors identified. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate robust insurance coverage, financial stability, and experience with large-scale institutional clients, suggesting a preference for established insurance brokerage firms with significant operational capabilities. Interested vendors must carefully review all appendices, particularly Appendix A (Sample MA), Appendix B (Required Forms), and Appendix C (Solicitation Requirements Review) to fully understand the comprehensive requirements of this procurement opportunity.