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Oral Health Community Development
Request for Proposals
Information Meetings
How to Apply
Important Documentation
Additional Funding
Contact Us Oral Health Community Development
The Commission considers oral health a critical part of the overall healthy growth and development of a child. Given timely new data and legislation, the Commission is now building on its investments in this area as well as working with other partners on various emerging strategic leveraging and sustainability opportunities. At the September 2007 Commission meeting, the Board approved the $20 million Oral Health Community Development (OHCD) Project that aims to prevent dental decay in children through community water fluoridation and related public education and advocacy activities. First 5 LA's OHCD Project is based upon the Commission's priority to improve children's oral health. Request for Proposals
First 5 LA is pleased to announce the release for a Request for Proposals (RFP) to water agencies for the Oral Health Community Development (OHCD) Project.First 5 LA is seeking proposals from eligible water agencies with a level of readiness to construct water fluoridation infrastructure equipment in order to increase the number of children ages 0 to 5 in their service area who will receive optimally fluoridated water. Information Meetings
Interested water agencies are strongly encouraged to schedule an information meeting with First 5 LA prior to preparation of their proposal for the OHCD Project. Please email: OHCD@first5la.org to schedule a meeting at your earliest convenience. To view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) click here. How to Apply
In response to this RFP, water agencies must complete and submit their proposal
and all required documents to First 5 LA. Please submit one (1) original and five
(5) copies of the proposal, including all required attachments and appendices to: Evelyn V. Martinez, Executive Director
First 5 LA
750 N Alameda Street, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attention: Oral Health Community Development Project The RFP is open and available continuously on a competitive, first-come-first-
serve-basis contingent upon availability of funds. Please check the Web site regularly for updates. For eligible water agencies, funding is also available, if needed, for preparation of preliminary cost estimate reports required for the OHCD proposals. Please see the accompanying Request for Proposal- Preliminary Cost Estimate Report Funding under Additional Funding. Important Documentation Additional Funding
Agencies seeking OHCD Project funding for fluoridation infrastructure must submit a proposal which includes a Preliminary Cost Estimate Report. For eligible agencies, funding for the cost of preparing a preliminary cost estimate report and related items is available. Please see the following (optional) Request for Proposals (RFP) to see if your agency is eligible. Contact Us
For additional information or further questions, please contact Lucy Lin, Program Officer, at 213.482.7546 or email OHCD@first5la.org. |
