Urban Farming and Enrichment Services

Solicitation Details

Number:
LACDA25-026
Type:
RFP - Request for Proposals
Solicitation Title:
Urban Farming and Enrichment Services
Category:
Service
Opening Date:
02/28/2025
Closing Date:
03/28/2025

Contact Person:
Bandelio Delgado-Salas
Phone:
(626) 586-1960
Email:
bandelio.delgado-salas@lacda.org

Description:

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
URBAN FARM AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES
RFP NO. LACDA25-026

Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) until Friday, March 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. for urban farm and enrichment services. This will include furnishing all labor, material and equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and Space Use Agreement/s (SUA) documents. The LACDA may award multiple two-year Community SUA with the option of three (3), one-year extensions, provided services are satisfactory and funds are available.

Proposers are strongly encouraged to attend a Pre-Proposal/Site Walk at 1000 Via Wanda, Long Beach, CA 90805 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Interested proposers shall email Bandelio Delgado-Salas at bandelio.delgado-salas@lacda.org by Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to document confirmation of their attendance. Written questions regarding the solicitation are due on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) package containing all submission requirements may be downloaded from the LACDA’s website at www.lacda.org, scroll to and click on “Vendors,” click on “View Open Solicitations,” and under the “Title” column, select the solicitation of interest, then click on “Download Documents Below,” and follow the instructions.

Proposers shall provide their Proposals and all required forms and documentations by the due date and time stated herein, and it shall be uploaded in a Portable Document File (PDF) (No other electronic formats will be accepted) with the electronic file name, "[PROPOSER’S NAME] - Proposal for Urban Farm and Enrichment Services" at the LACDA’s website, www.lacda.org, under “Vendors,” and click on “View Open Solicitations.” Then select the RFP solicitation of interest and click “Upload Proposals,” and follow the registration and upload instructions. Once uploaded, the Bidder shall email Bandelio Delgado-Salas at bandelio.delgado-salas@lacda.org to confirm the uploaded proposal.

Questions regarding the RFP are to be directed to Bandelio Delgado-Salas at (626) 586-1960 or bandelio.delgado-salas@lacda.org. Si usted requiere más información sobre este anuncio, por favor comuníquese con el Sr. Bandelio.delgado-salas@lacda.org al siguiente número de teléfono (626) 586-1960.

In submitting a proposal, each Proposer thereby agrees that, if awarded a SUA, it shall execute a standard LACDA SUA, a sample of which is attached to the RFP package for reference. The LACDA shall not award a SUA to, or be obligated to execute a SUA with, any Proposer who refuses to execute said standard LACDA SUA.

The LACDA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. This RFP is not a SUA or commitment of any kind. The LACDA is not liable for costs incurred in the preparation of the respondent’s proposal. It reserves the right to issue supplementary information or guidelines related to this RFP. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, the LACDA reserves the right in its sole discretion to waive minor technical deficiencies in the Proposals. In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, it is the policy of the LACDA to assure equal opportunity to all persons, in the award and performance of any SUA, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability.

COMMUNITY SPACE USE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
•        Insurances (Please refer to the Sample LACDA Community Space Use Agreement for required values and additional requirements.)
?        General Liability Insurance with Additional Insured Endorsement and Sexual Abuse and Molestation Endorsement. Shall include Completed Operations and be on a primary and non-contributory basis.
?        Automobile Liability Insurance, coverage shall include owned, hired, non-owned, OR any auto.
?        Workers’ Compensation Liability Insurance, shall be Statutory and include Employer’s Liability, and a waiver of subrogation.
?        Professional Liability Insurance.
?        Crime Liability Insurance/Bond.
•        Current and Valid Non-profit registration with the State of California Attorney’s General’s Registry and Charities and Fundraisers
•        Integrated Pest Management Program Compliance
APPROVED BY:
DEANNA TANTRAPHOL, Procurement Officer
Los Angeles County Development Authority