Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions - Catering Services for FPE Seminar Program - REQ26-04 (2026)
City of Los AngelesCity · Los Angeles, CA- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Adriana Beltran-Herrera
- (213) 279-3155
The 30-second brief
Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP) is seeking proposals from qualified catering companies to provide catering services for its Financial Planning Education (Seminars) program. The contractor will develop menus, prepare food, staff and serve seminar attendees, and provide necessary equipment including utensils, napkins, cups, and table linens. Seminars are hosted approximately 20-25 times per year (up to twice monthly) with average attendance around 66 attendees (reaching up to 90) at government-owned facilities such as Grace Simons Lodge across Los Angeles. Services include catering light continental breakfasts, full lunches with beverages, and boxed lunches, accommodating various dietary preferences and allergies with or without on-site kitchen amenities. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. PDT, submitted via email to [email protected]. The contract term is three years.
Contractor Qualifications (Company's past performance on contracts of similar size and scope/Experience serving large groups/References for 3+ years, Experience and qualifications of key personnel assigned, Quality of food, staffing, and service), Quality and Responsiveness of the Proposal (Adherence to submittal requirements, Sample tasting, Proposed potential menu items – quality and variety), Proposed Fees – Best Overall Value
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Summary
Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP) is seeking proposals from qualified catering companies to provide catering services for its Financial Planning Education (Seminars) program.
The contractor will develop menus, prepare food, staff and serve seminar attendees, and provide necessary equipment including utensils, napkins, cups, and table linens. Seminars are hosted approximately 20-25 times per year (up to twice monthly) with average attendance around 66 attendees (reaching up to 90) at government-owned facilities such as Grace Simons Lodge across Los Angeles. Services include catering light continental breakfasts, full lunches with beverages, and boxed lunches, accommodating various dietary preferences and allergies with or without on-site kitchen amenities. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. PDT, submitted via email to [email protected]. The contract term is three years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Contractor Qualifications (Company's past performance on contracts of similar size and scope/Experience serving large groups/References for 3+ years, Experience and qualifications of key personnel assigned, Quality of food, staffing, and service), Quality and Responsiveness of the Proposal (Adherence to submittal requirements, Sample tasting, Proposed potential menu items – quality and variety), Proposed Fees – Best Overall Value
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bidder CEC Form 50 and Form 55
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Reported agency
- Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Los Angeles?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Adriana Beltran-Herrera.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of 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 RFP submission deadline?
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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 Adriana Beltran-Herrera at (213) 279-3155. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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