YDN Consultant Services RFI

The County of Los Angeles Department of Youth Development (DYD) issued a Request for Information (RFI) on May 5, 2026, seeking consulting services to support youth and community engagement initiatives. This information-gathering solicitation is designed to identify organizations with demonstrated expertise in providing evidence-based consulting services aligned with successful youth development models applicable to Los Angeles and other jurisdictions. Interested organizations must submit responses by Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST through a Microsoft Forms online portal. Respondents are expected to clearly articulate their qualifications, relevant experience, and comprehensive approach to youth engagement and community development initiatives. While the RFI does not establish formal evaluation criteria or scoring methodologies in the available documentation, organizations should position themselves to demonstrate their capacity to deliver strategic consulting support that advances youth development objectives. The submission deadline is firm, with no indicated extensions or alternative submission methods provided.

The RFI documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on organizational types eligible to respond, suggesting the County is conducting broad market research across potential service providers. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials, indicating this may represent a new consulting engagement or a transition period in the County's youth development consulting structure. The solicitation does not specify funding amounts, contract values, budget ranges, or anticipated award values, reflecting the exploratory nature of the RFI as an information-gathering tool rather than a formal procurement. Similarly, no specific technology infrastructure requirements or integration specifications are outlined in the available documentation. The County has not indicated set-asides or preferences for particular organizational categories, though respondents should verify additional requirements by accessing the full RFI documentation through the provided Microsoft Forms link.