First 5 LA Strategic Communications and Social Media Services RFQ 2025
First 5 Los AngelesCounty · Los Angeles, CA- Due
- Dec 5, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2025
- Primary contact
- Kevin Proff
The 30-second brief
First 5 LA is seeking qualifications from contractors for strategic communications and social media services to support its 2024-29 Strategic Plan. Applications are due by December 5, 2025, via their online Funding Center.
Complete application including attachments, Cover letter, Due diligence assessment, Conflict of interest form, Scope of work template, Rates sheet, Work sample cover page, Reference list
Minimum 5 years as legal entity; minimum 5 years' relevant communications/marketing/public affairs/social media experience; no conflict of interest.
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Summary
First 5 LA is seeking qualifications from contractors for strategic communications and social media services to support its 2024-29 Strategic Plan. Applications are due by December 5, 2025, via their online Funding Center.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Minimum 5 years as legal entity
- Minimum 5 years' relevant communications/marketing/public affairs/social media experience
- No conflict of interest
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Complete application including attachments
- Cover letter
- Due diligence assessment
- Conflict of interest form
- Scope of work template
- Rates sheet
- Work sample cover page
- Reference list
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Appendices A-J
- Sample contract
- Checklist
- Strategic plan documents
- Due diligence
- Conflict of interest
- Scope of work template
- Rates sheet
- Work sample cover page
- Reference list
- Submit to
- Funding Center | First 5 Los Angeles
- Scope location
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Reported agency
- First 5 LA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from First 5 Los Angeles?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 5, 2025. 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: Funding Center | First 5 Los Angeles. For questions, contact Kevin Proff.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including First 5 Los Angeles 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 RFQ 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 Kevin Proff. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Complete application including attachments, Cover letter, Due diligence assessment, Conflict of interest form, Scope of work template, Rates sheet, Work sample cover page, Reference list. 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: "Minimum 5 years as legal entity; minimum 5 years' relevant communications/marketing/public affairs/social media experience; no conflict of interest." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from First 5 Los Angeles?
All active and historical solicitations from First 5 Los Angeles are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, First 5 Los Angeles regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Appendices A-J, sample contract, checklist, strategic plan documents, due diligence, conflict of interest, scope of work template, rates sheet, work sample cover page, reference list. Review the full document from First 5 Los Angeles 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 County, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.