Consultant Resource Directory (RFQ) |
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• Consultant Resource Directory (RFQ) The First 5 LA Technical Assistance Institute was established to oversee, develop and manage programs and services to support the effectiveness of organizations in Los Angeles providing resources and positive outcomes for very young children and their families. Initial pilot programs have consisted of intensive, multi-session trainings focusing on sustainability planning, development of social enterprise revenue generating opportunities and organizational leadership for executives and senior managers, augmented with complementary seminars open to all staff, board and volunteers involved with organizations serving the 0 to 5 population. Through operating these programs and working with grantee organizations, First 5 LA has increasingly recognized the value that experienced consultants can offer and the roles they can accomplish by working with nonprofit organizations to sustain positive outcomes for their constituents. The Consultant Resource Directory is designed as a searchable online resource for nonprofit and other social sector organizations, including those serving very young children and their families. Our goal is to strengthen the organizational capacity of these organizations, their staff and their constituencies to build and maintain qualitative sustainable programs and services. First 5 LA is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to individuals and groups interested in being included in the Consultant Resource Directory. Applicants must demonstrate substantive successful experience in providing technical assistance to a range of community-based agencies, and some degree of knowledge of organizations and programs serving young children and families. All questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFQ must be received in writing by First 5 LA via mail, fax, or email before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009. First 5 LA reserves the sole right to determine the timing and content of the responses to all questions and requests for additional information. Questions and information requests may be submitted to htunis@first5la.org.
In response to this RFQ, consultants should submit a completed application to First 5 LA no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. In order to complete the application please use the descriptions and attachments listed under "Important Documents." Following an evaluation of all submitted materials, consultants selected for inclusion in the directory will be notified by Tuesday, September 1, 2009 and requested to approve and update the directory listing content no later than September 15, 2009. Please submit 1 original in hard copy and an electronic copy of all materials on 1 CD (each file saved seperately) to:
* Denotes items for which no specific document is provided for the applicant to complete, but will be included in the online listing of important documents to provides instructions for what the applicant should prepare as part of their submission. For additional information or further questions, please contact Heather Tunis, Program Officer, at 213.482.7526 or htunis@first5la.org. |
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