Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Request for Proposals

The County of Los Angeles Aging & Disabilities Department is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) services throughout Los Angeles County, excluding the City of Los Angeles. The procurement seeks qualified organizations to provide comprehensive employment and training services to low-income adults aged fifty-five and older who face barriers to employment. Key deliverables include participant recruitment and enrollment, development and management of training and work sites at community service agencies and government entities, hands-on job training through part-time subsidized employment placements, job readiness training, case management services, job development and placement assistance, and supportive services such as transportation assistance, childcare support, and job coaching. Successful proposers must demonstrate experience serving senior populations facing employment barriers, capacity to establish and manage community partnerships, adequate staffing including case management and employment specialists, and ability to meet federal performance accountability requirements including employment placement rates and wage progression metrics. The RFP requires proposers to submit a Notice of Intent to Submit Proposal, complete all required forms and exhibits including organizational capacity documentation, budget justification, program implementation plans, and various certifications, with proposals due by April 2, 2026. The RFP was posted on March 2, 2026, and proposers must demonstrate understanding of federal SCSEP regulations and ability to deliver services across designated County Service Planning Areas.

Proposers must hold Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certification status and, if applicable, maintain current charitable registration with the California Attorney General's office in compliance with California Charities Regulations. All responding organizations must demonstrate financial responsibility, organizational capacity, and compliance with federal funding requirements, as the program is funded through federal sources administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Proposers are required to submit standardized budget forms detailing personnel costs, administrative expenses, direct program delivery costs, and other line-item expenses necessary for service delivery. The RFP documentation includes a proposed budget exhibit template that ensures consistency and comparability across all proposals for evaluation purposes. The subaward terms and conditions establish the contractual framework for subrecipients, specifying compliance requirements, performance metrics, reporting obligations, and financial management standards that successful contractors must maintain throughout the contract period. While specific funding amounts and award values are not detailed in the available RFP materials, the comprehensive scope of services encompassing staffing, participant support, work-site management, and administrative functions across Los Angeles County indicates a substantial contract opportunity designed to serve a significant senior population.