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RAMP ID # 229778

August 6, 2026
Prospective Consultants:
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES
The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) invites the submittal
of proposals to provide workforce development consulting services. These services shall
commence after a contract is approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
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 Thursday, August 6, 2026
Questions Due Tuesday, August 25, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Response Posted Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Proposals Due Tuesday, October 13, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time
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 me by e-mail at fansley@portla.org.
Questions must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026. Responses will be posted on
the Harbor Department's website and the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement
(RAMP), at www.rampla.org, on September 15, 2026. 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,
FELICIA ANSLEY
Assistant Director, Contracts and Purchasing Division
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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 ............................................................................. 6
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Project Scope of Work ...................................................................................................................... 6
3. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 8
3.1 Proposal Questions .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Proposal Submission ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Evaluation Process and Selection Criteria ....................................................................................... 9
3.4 Proposal Content .............................................................................................................................. 9
3.5 Checklist for RFP Submittal Requirements .................................................................................... 14
4. STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS ............................................................................... 15
4.1 Affirmative Action ............................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Program and Local Business Preference Programs ........ 15
4.3 Business Tax Registration Certificate ............................................................................................. 16
4.4 Indemnity and Insurance Requirements ......................................................................................... 16
4.5 Conflict of Interest ........................................................................................................................... 20
4.6 Compliance with Applicable Laws .................................................................................................. 20
4.7 Governing Law / Venue .................................................................................................................. 20
4.8 Termination Provision ..................................................................................................................... 21
4.9 Proprietary Information ................................................................................................................... 21
4.10 Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents ............................................................................................ 22
4.11 Confidentiality ................................................................................................................................. 22
4.12 Notices ............................................................................................................................................ 22
4.13 Termination Due to Non-Appropriation of Funds ............................................................................ 22
4.14 Taxpayer Identification Number ...................................................................................................... 23
4.15 Service Contractor Worker Retention Policy and Living Wage Policy Requirements .................... 23
4.16 Wage and Earnings Assignment Orders/Notices of Assignments ................................................. 23
4.17 Equal Benefits Policy ...................................................................................................................... 23
4.18 State Tidelands Grants ................................................................................................................... 24
4.19 Contract Solicitations Charter Section 470 (c) (12) ........................................................................ 24
4.20 Recordkeeping And Audit Rights .................................................................................................... 24
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ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS
Exhibit A - Affirmative Action Program Provisions
Exhibit B - Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Program and Local Business Enterprise Program
Exhibit C - Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC) Number
Exhibit D - Equal Benefits Ordinance
Exhibit E - RFP Selection Evaluation Form
Exhibit F - Evironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrative Conditions
Exhibit G - Evironmental Protection Agency (EPA) General Terms and Conditions
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Brief Overview of the Project
The Workforce and Government Affairs Division (WGA) is soliciting proposals from
qualified consultants to provide workforce development consulting services.
The Consultant selected as a result of this Request for Proposals (RFP) will provide
strategic planning, program design, and implementation support to advance multi-year
workforce development initiatives focused on the adoption of zero emission human
operated cargo handling equipment and Class 8 electric vehicle (EV) trucks. This work
directly supports the commitments of the Port of Los Angeles under the Environmental
Protection Agency's Clean Ports Program grant agreement and the Port's broader efforts
to accelerate zero emission transition across port operations. The Consultant will work
closely with internal Harbor Department leadership and external partners to ensure
workforce readiness, adaptability, and alignment with evolving industry and regulatory
requirements.
For engagements with independent or solo consultants, per terms and conditions of
the Environmental Protection Agency, compensation will be capped at a maximum hourly
rate of $93.50. This rate limitation does not apply to consulting firms. The total value of the
agreement is $900,000 over a three-year term, allocated at $300,000 per year.
The duration of the contract awarded as a result of this RFP is expected to be three
(3) years from the date of execution of the agreement. These services will commence after
a contract is approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
1.2 The Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles is America's Port(R), 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 2025, the Port handled a
total of 10.2 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
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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 initiatives. 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.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Project Scope of Work
In 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the
Port of Los Angeles (POLA) a $411 million grant through its Clean Ports grant program.
The grant award, along with a significant match from POLA and its terminal operators,
allows the Port to move forward with a $644 million project to transition to zero emission.
Included in POLA's grant project is the launch of Port of Los Angeles Teaching Energy
Advancements in Cargo Handling (POLA TEACH).
Exhibits F and G describe the administrative and general Terms and Conditions of
the EPA for the Clean Ports grant program. The Consultant selected from this RFP will be
required to comply with those Terms and Conditions.
The following items will be part of the scope of work for this project:
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Workforce Planning
a. Design and support the execution of multi-year workforce development
strategies aligned with organizational goals, grant funding requirements of
the EPA's Clean Ports grant, and zero emission technology deployment
timelines.
b. Identify workforce gaps, skills need, and training pathways related to zero
emission cargo handling equipment and Class 8 electric vehicle
technologies.
2. Education and Training Partnerships
a. Work closely with academic institutions on the latest technology deployments
at the Port so that schools can develop curriculum and offer courses on
operations or maintenance of zero emission (ZE) cargo handling equipment
(CHE) and ZE heavy duty trucks in advance of the future deployment of this
equipment in non-port settings such as the truck yards, railyards, and
warehouses across California.
b. In support of POLA TEACH, develop partnerships that focus on collaboration
between the Port and K-12 school districts, community colleges, universities,
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employers, and workforce training providers to develop and strengthen
education and training pipelines.
c. Support the development of curricula, certifications, and credentialing
pathways that align with industry needs and emerging technologies.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation
a. Plan, facilitate, and document meetings, workshops, and working groups with
internal teams, education partners, labor organizations, employers, industry
stakeholders, and community partners as part of POLA TEACH convenings
and other stakeholder engagement.
b. Support stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure inclusive participation
and alignment across sectors.
4. Program and Initiative Development
a. Develop workforce programs, initiatives, and outreach campaigns that
support the transition to human operated zero emission technologies and
promote workforce readiness and adaptability.
b. Support pilot programs and scalable models that can be replicated or
expanded over time.
5. Strategic Advisory Support
a. Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to the Senior Director of
the Workforce & Government Affairs Division on workforce policy, program
design, partnerships, and funding alignment.
b. Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices related
to workforce development and zero emission technologies.
6. Reporting, Documentation, and Evaluation
a. Support the development of reports, briefings, and documentation required
for internal Harbor Department leadership, project funders, and external
stakeholders.
b. Develop performance metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess
workforce program effectiveness and outcomes.
Deliverables
The Consultant shall produce the following deliverables:
1. Multi-Year Workforce Development Strategy
a. A written strategic plan outlining goals, timelines, partner roles, workforce
pathways, and implementation milestones.
2. Stakeholder Engagement Plan
a. Documentation of key stakeholders, engagement strategies, meeting
schedules, and facilitation outcomes of POLA TEACH convenings and other
stakeholder engagement.
b. Facilitation of meetings as described in strategies, engagement plans, or
other analysis that support key responsibilities and project deliverables.
3. Education and Training Partnership Framework
a. By the end of the term of the scope of work, provide a summary of
partnerships with K-12, community colleges, and higher education
institutions, including recommended curricula, training pathways, and
credentialing opportunities.
4. Program and Initiative Designs
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a. Detailed descriptions of proposed programs, pilots, or campaigns supporting
workforce development regarding the transition of zero-emission cargo
handling equipment and Class 8 EV adoption.
5. Briefings and Recommendations
a. Written memos or presentations providing strategic recommendations to the
Senior Director of the Workforce and Government Affairs Division and other
Harbor Department staff.
6. Progress and Performance Reports
a. Periodic status reports documenting activities, milestones achieved,
challenges, and next steps.
b. Evaluation metrics and outcome summaries for workforce initiatives.
7. Final Summary Report
a. A comprehensive report summarizing work completed, outcomes achieved,
lessons learned, and recommendations for future phases.
3. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Proposal Questions
All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted, in writing, exclusively to Felicia
Ansley, the Contract Administrator, at fansley@portla.org by no later than 3:00 p.m. on
August 25, 2026.
Attempts to contact any other Harbor Department employee or members of the
Board of Harbor Commissioners, either directly or through third-parties acting for or on the
proposer's behalf, may be presumed to constitute efforts to bias or influence the
competitive process with information not detailed in the RFP and not available on an equal
basis to all proposers. Accordingly, such attempts shall constitute grounds to disqualify the
proposer undertaking them. Any information provided by the Contract Administrator to one
proposer in response to questions shall be provided to all proposers.
3.2 Proposal Submission
One (1) digital copy of your proposal, as one complete file in .pdf format, must
be submitted on or before 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on October 13, 2026 to:
fansley@portla.org
The subject line must state only: "[Company Name] Workforce Development Proposal"
The proposal shall be in searchable.pdf format Files shall not be password
protected or saved with restrictions that prevent copying, saving, highlighting, or reprinting
of the contents.
Proposers solely are responsible for the timeliness of their submittals. As such,
proposers are cautioned to budget adequate time to ensure that their proposals are
electronically delivered (not just sent) before the 3:00 p.m. deadline set forth above.
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By submitting a proposal, proposers certify that such proposal constitutes their full
and complete written response to the RFP and evidences their acknowledgement that
additional written material outside of such proposal shall not be considered by the City in
connection with this RFP, unless the City provides a written request that they submit
additional written materials. Absent such written request, proposers are instructed to not
submit to the City written or other materials outside of the proposal, either in a subsequent
interview or otherwise.
3.3 Evaluation Process and Selection Criteria
All proposals meeting the requirements of this RFP shall be reviewed and rated by
an evaluation committee according to the following criteria: 1) firm qualifications,
experience, and references; 2) project organization, personnel, and staffing; 3) project
approach, work plan, management, and timeline; 4) rates, fees, and budget control, and 5)
clarity and comprehensiveness of the proposal. See Exhibit E.
Selected proposers may be contacted to arrange in-person interviews with the
evaluation committee. The evaluation committee will make the final recommendation for
selecting the consultant. All recommendations are subject to the approval of the Director of
the Workforce and Government Affairs Division, the Executive Director of the Harbor
Department, and the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Proposers are advised that all documentation submitted in response to this RFP will
be considered property of the Harbor Department and may become available to the public
as a public record and be released without further notification. Any information that the
proposer considers confidential should not be submitted with the proposal.
The right to reject any and all proposals shall, in every case, be reserved, as shall
the right to waive any informality in the proposal when to do so would be to the advantage
of the City.
3.4 Proposal Content
The following items shall be included in your proposal:
1. Cover Transmittal Letter
Provide a narrative addressed to the Evaluation Committee which introduces the
firm and team highlighting the special strengths of the firm to perform the work requested
in this RFP. The letter should be signed by an authorized principal of the proposing
consulting firm.
2. Firm Qualifications, Experience and References
Provide a narrative describing the firm's qualifications to perform the project work,
including past (relevant) experience and at least three client references, with contact
names and information. Include information regarding your firm's experience involving the
size and level of complexity of the proposed project. Qualifications and experience for
proposed subconsultants should also be included.
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Identify any members of your proposed team, including proposer's firm and any
subconsultant firms, who are former Commissioners, officers or employees of the Harbor
Department. Provide their name, proposed team position, and their past position and years
of employment/appointment with the Department. If your proposed team does not have
any such members, please include a statement in your proposal so stating.
Proposers are advised that it is a proposer's obligation to determine whether any
conflicts of interest exist for their team members and the extent to which those conflicts
need to be resolved or disclosed prior to engaging in business with the Department.
Additionally, include a narrative of your firm's expertise in the following areas:
Engagement with academic institutions (including K-12 districts or community
college districts)
Supporting the development of curriculum regarding use or maintenance of new
technologies
Facilitating discussions or convenings with a diverse audience of stakeholders
Examples of the creation and implementation of new workforce development
initiatives
3. Project Organization, Personnel and Staffing
Provide a brief description of all key personnel and technical staff (including
vendors, partners or subconsultants) to be involved and their relationship to the services to
be provided.
Include names, titles, licenses, certificates, fields of expertise, and relevant experience
for all proposed personnel and staff.
Identify the Project Manager for the proposed services.
Complete resumes should be provided as part of an appendix to the proposal.
Provide a project organization chart which depicts the organization of the project team,
including reporting relationships to the Department's Project Manager and supervision
of project team staff.
Indicate the on-site availability for the Project Manager as well as other staff during the
lifetime of the project.
4. Project Approach and Work Plan
Provide a narrative which shows your firm's understanding of the project's
requirements and documents a logical technical approach to the project scope of work.
Include a general work plan as well as the proposed approach to undertaking the scope of
work described earlier in this RFP.
Using the scope of work presented in this RFP, propose a work plan detailing major
tasks and subtasks and the work to be conducted in each. For each task, detail the
number of hours by staff level and the hourly rate for each staff level. Extrapolate the
total cost for each major task and for each staff level for a total project cost.
If specific project team members or vendors are critical to specific tasks, identify where
they will be utilized and/or committed.
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