RFSQ for Student Professional Development Program

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LAC DMH) is issuing a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for the Student Professional Development Program (SPDP) Master Agreement, Bid No. DMH051220B1. The procurement seeks to establish multiple master agreements with qualified universities and professional schools to provide student training opportunities across eight Service Areas in disciplines including nursing, occupational therapy, psychiatric technician, psychology, public administration, social work, marriage and family therapy, and vocational rehabilitation. The primary objective is to create educational partnerships that allow students to fulfill academic curriculum requirements while gaining exposure to DMH programs and services. Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) demonstrating their ability to meet mandatory requirements for student placement and training. The RFSQ allows for multiple contractors to be selected, with a critical requirement of meeting specific qualitative standards for student professional development. The solicitation was posted on May 11, 2020, with a due date of January 16, 3025, and all documentation can be accessed through the Los Angeles County Solicitations website (https://camisvr.co.la.ca.us/lacobids) and the LACDMH website (https://dmh.lacounty.gov/contract-opportunities).

The RFSQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, and there are no indications of preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. Notably, this is a non-funded master agreement, meaning there is no direct financial compensation allocated to the selected vendors. The procurement is structured as a collaborative partnership between DMH and educational institutions to facilitate student training and professional development. No incumbent vendors are listed, and there are no explicit requirements for existing technology integration. The master agreement appears designed to create a framework for student placements across DMH's service areas, focusing on establishing qualified vendor relationships rather than procuring specific paid services. The lack of funding allocation suggests that the primary value of the agreement is the opportunity for students to gain practical experience and for educational institutions to provide comprehensive professional training within the Los Angeles County mental health system.