Economic Impact Analysis

Location:	California
Posted:	Nov 18, 2025
Due:	Jan 15, 2026
Agency:	The Port of Los Angeles
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services U - Education and Training Services
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Workforce and Government Affairs

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

November 17, 2025

RAMP ID #226563

November 17, 2025

Prospective Consultants:

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS

The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) invites the submittal of

proposals to provide an economic impact analysis of waterborne trade traversing the San Pedro

Bay Ports Complex. These services shall commence after a contract is approved by the Executive

Director of the Harbor Department.

Instructions and forms to be used in preparing the proposal are found in the information

included in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

The schedule for this RFP will be as follows:

Request for Proposals Published

Questions Due

Response Posted

Proposals Due

Monday, November 17, 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025 by 3pm

Thursday, December 18, 2025 by 3pm

Thursday, January 15, 2026, by 3pm

If your firm cannot agree to the requirements exactly as set forth in this RFP, please do not

submit a proposal.

For questions regarding this RFP, please contact Susana Eldridge by email at

Seldridge@portla.org. Questions must be submitted by Thursday, December 4, 2025. Responses

will be posted on the Harbor Department’s website and the Regional Alliance Marketplace for

Procurement (RAMP), at www.rampla.org, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. It is the responsibility

of all proposers to review both websites for any RFP revisions or answers to questions prior to

submitting a proposal in order to ensure their proposal is complete and responsive.

In addition to providing information requested in this RFP, it should be noted that there are

administrative documents that must be submitted with the proposal. Please refer to the Business

Enterprise Programs and Contract Administrative Requirements section of this RFP. In order for

your proposal to be deemed responsive, these documents MUST be included with your

proposal.

All consultants and subconsultants must be registered on RAMP at the time proposals are

due. If selected for award, for-profit companies and corporations must comply with RAMP’s

demographic reporting requirements, per the Mayor’s Executive Directive 35.

Sincerely,

TRICIA J. CAREY

Director, Contracts and Purchasing Division

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Brief Overview of the Project ............................................................................................................ 5

1.2 The Port of Los Angeles ................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 The Workforce and Government Affairs Division ............................................................................. 5

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Project Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Project Scope of Work ...................................................................................................................... 6

3. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 7

3.1 Proposal Questions .......................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Proposal Submission ........................................................................................................................ 7

3.3 Evaluation Process and Selection Criteria ....................................................................................... 7

3.4 Proposal Content .............................................................................................................................. 8

3.5 Checklist for RFP Submittal Requirements .................................................................................... 11

4. STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS ............................................................................... 12

4.1 Affirmative Action ............................................................................................................................ 12

4.2 Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Program ............................................................................ 12

4.3 Business Tax Registration Certificate............................................................................................. 12

4.4 Indemnity Requirements ................................................................................................................. 13

4.5 Conflict of Interest ........................................................................................................................... 13

4.6 Compliance with Applicable Laws .................................................................................................. 13

4.7 Governing Law / Venue .................................................................................................................. 14

4.8 Termination Provision ..................................................................................................................... 14

4.9 Proprietary Information ................................................................................................................... 14

4.10 Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents ............................................................................................ 15

4.11 Confidentiality ................................................................................................................................. 15

4.12 Notices ............................................................................................................................................ 15

4.13 Termination Due to Non-Appropriation of Funds............................................................................ 15

4.14 Taxpayer Identification Number...................................................................................................... 16

4.15 Service Contractor Worker Retention Policy and Living Wage Policy Requirements .................... 16

4.16 Wage and Earnings Assignment Orders/Notices of Assignments ................................................. 16

4.17 Equal Benefits Policy ...................................................................................................................... 17

4.18 State Tidelands Grants ................................................................................................................... 17

4.19 Contract Solicitations Charter Section 470 (c) (12) ........................................................................ 17

4.20 Recordkeeping And Audit Rights.................................................................................................... 18

ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS

Exhibit A - Affirmative Action Program Provisions

Exhibit B – Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Program

Exhibit C – Proprietary Small Business Enterprise Application

Exhibit D - Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC) Number

Exhibit E - Equal Benefits Ordinance

Exhibit F - RFP Selection Evaluation Form

Exhibit G – City Ethics Commission (CEC) Forms 50

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Brief Overview of the Project

The Workforce and Government Affairs Division is soliciting proposals from qualified

economic research firms to prepare a comprehensive analysis of the economic impacts

generated by waterborne trade traversing the San Pedro Bay Ports Complex (Port of Los

Angeles and Long Beach).

The duration of the contract awarded as a result of this RFP is expected to be one

year from the date of execution of the agreement.

1.2 The Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles is America’s Port®, the nation’s premier gateway for

international commerce and the busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere. Located in

San Pedro Bay, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the Port encompasses 7,500

acres of land and water along 43 miles of waterfront.

The Port features both passenger and cargo terminals, including cruise, container,

automobile, breakbulk, dry and liquid bulk, and warehouse facilities that manage billions of

dollars’ worth of cargo each year. One of the world’s busiest seaports and leading gateway

for international trade in North America, the Port of Los Angeles has ranked as the number

one container port in the United States each year since 2000. In 2024, the Port handled a

total of 10.3 million container units.

The Port of Los Angeles is a department of the City of Los Angeles (also known as

the Los Angeles Harbor Department) and is governed by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor

Commissioners, a panel appointed by the Mayor of Los Angeles. Although the Port is a

City department, it is not supported by City taxes. Operating as a landlord port with more

than 200 leaseholders, the Port instead generates its revenues from leasing and shipping

service fees. The Port’s jurisdiction is limited to the Harbor District, which includes property

in San Pedro, Wilmington, and Terminal Island.

1.3 The Workforce and Government Affairs Division

The Workforce and Government Affairs Division engages and maintains positive

relationships with labor unions and governmental entities at the local, regional, state, and

federal levels, while also leading the Port's workforce development efforts. The division

supports and advocates for legislation and regulations that support the Port and its

stakeholders. The division is led by the Senior Director of Workforce and Government

Affairs who reports to the Deputy Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Opportunity:	Economic Impact Analysis
Description:	The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department invites the submittal of proposals to provide an economic impact analysis of waterborne trade traversing the San Pedro Bay Ports Complex.
Pre-Proposal Conference:	Questions Due: Thursday, December 4, 2025 by 3pm Responses Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2025 by 3pm
Deadline / Proposals Due:	Proposals Due: Thursday, January 15, 2026 by 3pm
Contract Administrator:	Susana Eldridge

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