First 5 LA Fiscal Year 2009-2014 Strategic Plan RFQ

First 5 LA is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit groups or individuals to work with staff and Commissioners to develop the First 5 LA Fiscal Year 2009-2014 Strategic Plan over a 12-month period (September 2008-August 2009). In partnership with staff, the selected applicant(s) will facilitate strategic planning activities and prepare a strategic plan to further define how the Commission can best impact the lives of young children and families in LA County.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in any of the combined areas: community-level planning and evaluation, organizational development, knowledge of prenatal and early childhood development initiatives, experience in grantmaking, and strong familiarity with the funding environment in LA County specific to children from prenatal through five. In addition, the selected candidate will demonstrate that they can complete all deliverables within the 12-month timeframe. Please review the complete RFQ description for further information on the qualifications and responsibilities for this project.

In response to this RFQ, applicants are requested to submit a complete application outlining their specific qualifications to implement project requirements and deliverables to First 5 LA no later than August 1, 2008. For additional information or further questions, please contact Elizabeth Gonzalez, Program Officer, at (213) 482-7553 or egonzalez@first5la.org.

• Strategic Planning RFQ (pdf)

• Budget Form (doc)
• Applicant Reference Form (pdf)
• Proposal Review Tool (pdf)
• Sample Contract (pdf)
• Contractual Consideration (doc)
• Signature Authorization Form (pdf)
• Agency Involvement in Litigation Form (pdf)