Posting Date: June 5, 2020
Update: Information Session will take place via Zoom platform. Applicants who registered before June 15, 2020 must re-register using the link below in order to attend the session.
DESCRIPTION:
First 5 LA is seeking the services of a consultant (individual or firm)
to design and implement a comprehensive workplan to inform how we can
best approach diversity, equity and inclusion (including implicit bias)
in First 5 LA’s internal policies and practices. While the focus is on
First 5 LA’s internal policies and practices, the workplan may inform
our programmatic strategies. The consultant selected must have experience guiding non-profit and/or government agencies through the implementation and completion of an organization-wide DEI transformation.
- Cover Letter – PDF
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion RFP – PDF Updated on June 15, 2020
- Appendix A – Checklist (Information)
- Appendix B – First 5 LA Strategic Plan (Information)
- Appendix C – Level 2 Review: Proposal Scoring Criteria (Information)
- Appendix D – Litigation and Contract Compliance Form (For Submission)
- Appendix E – References (For Submission)
- Appendix F – Sample Contract (Information)
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR:
Potential proposers are highly encouraged to participate in the Informational webinar from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. PT on June 18, 2020 to learn more about the RFP requirements. Please register for the webinar at: https://first5la.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqc–rrz4sE9x_qV-FgC_5arOE237yC2A4. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. A recording of the webinar will also be made available on this webpage.
HOW TO APPLY:
An application packet complete with required documents must be received by First 5 LA no later than 5:00 p.m. PT on July 7, 2020. Please review the RFP’s Timeline for Selection Process to ensure availability during the review activities.
To
ensure that all potential applicants receive the same information,
questions and answers will be compiled and posted on this webpage. All
questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFP
must be received before 5 p.m. PT
on June 30, 2020 and answers will
be posted on the website by July 1, 2020. First 5 LA reserves the
sole right to determine the timing and content of the responses to all
questions and requests for additional information. First 5 LA may
respond to individual inquires and then post replies to all questions by
the posting date.
To respond to this RFP, please submit your
proposal and all required documents through the online application
system designated by First 5 LA no later than
5:00 p.m. PT July 7, 2020.
Step 1: Create a user account by clicking here.
Step 2: Once a user account has been created, click the link to access the application:
https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_725?SA=SNA&FID=35334
Step 3: Once an application has been started, click here to modify and/or submit your application. Please do not create a new application once you have started your application.
For help with the online application click here.
Applicants
must submit all required documents specified in the RFP through this
online form. It is highly recommended that you print a copy of your
application for your records prior to clicking “Submit.” To do this,
click “Printer-Friendly Version.” You should review the printed copy
prior to submitting the application electronically. In addition, you
should ensure that the attachments were successfully uploaded by
reviewing the list of attachments included.
CONTACT US:
All
questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFP
must be submitted via email before 5 p.m. PT on June 30, 2020 to
Andrea Abeleda, Contract Operations & Purchasing Manager,
aa******@fi******.org.
