County of Los Angeles - Influenza Preparedness Consultant SOW - RFB-IS-27200216-1
Los Angeles CountyCounty · Los Angeles, CA- Due
- Oct 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Duration
- 9 months
- Primary contact
- Esmeralda Yzguerra
- (323) 641-5639
The 30-second brief
The County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department seeks a qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant in public health emergency planning to enhance pandemic influenza preparedness and response, with a focus on increasing readiness of community volunteers to support mass vaccinations. The work involves evaluating current response guides, training modules, and exercises to improve strategies for incorporating volunteer staffing from the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Los Angeles and Public Health Emergency Volunteer (PHEV) partners into medical countermeasure (MCM) missions. Key tasks include evaluating a pandemic influenza mass vaccination clinic exercise scheduled for October 9, 2026, conducting debrief meetings, facilitating exercise planning meetings between November 1, 2026, and January 20, 2027, developing a Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercise plan (ExPlan) and exercise evaluation guide (EEG), developing training modules based on Medical Points of Dispensing (MPOD) field operations manuals, and conducting pilot training in January 2027. Proposed costs are not to exceed $20,000, and services must be delivered, invoiced, and paid by June 30, 2027. Bidders must be registered with SAM.GOV in good standing and meet minimum experience requirements, including 10 years of experience managing projects related to public health emergencies across federal, state, and local government levels. Submissions are due by October 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM via the online Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal.
Develop one (1) training module based on Medical Points of Dispensing (MPOD) for Pandemic Influenza Field Operations Manuals for Volunteers; Conduct pilot of developed training module and gather feedback; Facilitate two (2) exercise planning meetings to develop HSEEP compliant ExPlan and EEG documents; Conduct evaluation of pandemic influenza mass vaccination clinic exercise; Conduct pandemic influenza mass vaccination clinic exercise debrief meeting
Pricing, Minimum Mandatory Requirements
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Summary
The County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department seeks a qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant in public health emergency planning to enhance pandemic influenza preparedness and response, with a focus on increasing readiness of community volunteers to support mass vaccinations.
The work involves evaluating current response guides, training modules, and exercises to improve strategies for incorporating volunteer staffing from the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Los Angeles and Public Health Emergency Volunteer (PHEV) partners into medical countermeasure (MCM) missions. Key tasks include evaluating a pandemic influenza mass vaccination clinic exercise scheduled for October 9, 2026, conducting debrief meetings, facilitating exercise planning meetings between November 1, 2026, and January 20, 2027, developing a Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercise plan (ExPlan) and exercise evaluation guide (EEG), developing training modules based on Medical Points of Dispensing (MPOD) field operations manuals, and conducting pilot training in January 2027. Proposed costs are not to exceed $20,000, and services must be delivered, invoiced, and paid by June 30, 2027. Bidders must be registered with SAM.GOV in good standing and meet minimum experience requirements, including 10 years of experience managing projects related to public health emergencies across federal, state, and local government levels. Submissions are due by October 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM via the online Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Pricing, Minimum Mandatory Requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Develop one (1) training module based on Medical Points of Dispensing (MPOD) for Pandemic Influenza Field Operations Manuals for Volunteers
- Conduct pilot of developed training module and gather feedback
- Facilitate two (2) exercise planning meetings to develop HSEEP compliant ExPlan and EEG documents
- Conduct evaluation of pandemic influenza mass vaccination clinic exercise
- Conduct pandemic influenza mass vaccination clinic exercise debrief meeting
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Declaration
- Proposer's Organization Questionnaire/Affidavit
- Proposer's Certification of Compliance
- Request for Preference Consideration
- Commercially Useful Function Certification Form
- Community Business Enterprise (CBE) Information form in excel format
- Prevailing Wage compliance forms
- SAM.GOV registration printout
- Letter of support
- Resume or CV of the SME
- Prospective Bidder References
REQUIRED STAFFING
Subject Matter Expert Consultant
- Submit to
- http://lacovss.lacounty.gov
- Scope location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Reported agency
- County of Los Angeles
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Los Angeles County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: http://lacovss.lacounty.gov. For questions, contact Esmeralda Yzguerra.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Los Angeles County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Esmeralda Yzguerra at (323) 641-5639. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Subject Matter Expert Consultant. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Develop one (1) training module based on Medical Points of Dispensing (MPOD) for Pandemic Influenza Field Operations Manuals for Volunteers; Conduct pilot of developed training module and gather feedback; Facilitate two (2) exercise planning meetings to develop HSEEP compliant ExPlan and EEG documen. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing, Minimum Mandatory Requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 9 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Declaration, Proposer's Organization Questionnaire/Affidavit, Proposer's Certification of Compliance, Request for Preference Consideration, Commercially Useful Function Certification Form, Community B. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Los Angeles County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Los Angeles, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.