Leadership Academy Training Services Program

Public opportunity summary

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Public Works requests Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the Leadership Academy Training Services Program (BRC0000556). This program has been designed to have a potential maximum contract term of 5 years, consisting of an initial 1-year term and potential additional four 1-year option renewals. The total annual aggregate program amount of this service is estimated to be $1.5 million. The County reserves the right to increase or decrease the annual aggregate program amount in the best interest of the County. The Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) with contract specifications, forms, and instructions for preparing and submitting SOQs may be accessed at http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be requested from Mr. Benjamin Sandoval at (626) 458-7334 or bsandoval@pw.lacounty.gov or Ms. Victoria Cabrera at (626) 300-2652 or vacabrera@pw.lacounty.gov, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. PURPOSE AND GOALS Launching the Academy: Los Angeles County Public Works is introducing the Leadership Academy to foster greater leadership connectivity and collaboration across the department. This initiative aims to strengthen leadership skills at all levels within Public Works by offering tailored training programs suited to different leadership stages. (Source: Exhibit A. Scope of Work, Introduction, Pages 1-2) 2. TRAINING FOCUS: Initial Phase: We intend to begin with Advanced Leaders (Managers of Managers and Function Managers) during the initial phase. This training will provide essential tools and strategies to lead their teams effectively. Starting with this group allows us to refine the curriculum based on feedback and performance assessments from a smaller, manageable group. (Source: Exhibit A. Scope of Work, Introduction, Pages 1-2) Expansion: Once the program is optimized, it will expand to include the larger group of Foundational Leaders (Self-Managers and Managers of Others), where the broader impact will be felt due to the higher number of participants. Finally, the program will be introduced to Executive Leaders (Business Managers and Above), focusing on advanced strategies for strategic influence and organizational alignment. (Source: Exhibit A. Scope of Work, Introduction, Pages 1-2) 3. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE: Three Distinct Tracks: The Leadership Academy features a structured curriculum with three tracks: o Foundational Leadership: Focused on self-managers and managers of others, emphasizing skill-building and practical application. o Advanced Leadership: Targeted at managers of managers and function managers, with a focus on enhancing leadership skills and strategic thinking. o Executive Leadership: Tailored for business managers and above, delving into advanced leadership topics and organizational strategies. (Source: Exhibit A. Scope of Work, Overview, Page 3 and Training Modules, Page 7) 4. TRAINING DELIVERY: Methods: The program is primarily delivered through in-person training sessions, employing a mix of instructional methods, including lectures, assignments, interactive techniques (e.g., role plays, group discussions), and case studies. Online platforms may also be used, pending approval. (Source: Exhibit A. Scope of Work, Work Description, Pages 3-4) 5. ALIGNMENT WITH COMPETENCIES: Competency Alignment: All components of the training program, including course content and learning objectives, will align with the leadership competencies outlined in the Scope of Work attachments. This ensures that the training is directly relevant to the leadership challenges faced by Public Works. (Source: Exhibit A. Scope of Work, Work Description, Pages 3-4) The initial deadline to submit SOQs is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Please direct your questions to Mr. Sandoval or Ms. Cabrera. See below for all deadlines relating to this solicitation. Be advised, any changes to the due dates listed herein will only be made by Public Works, in writing in the form of an Informational Update or Addendum to the solicitation. Addendums and/or Informational Updates will be made available at the following site: http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts. This RFSQ solicitation may take several months to process before the first group of agreements can be approved by the Board of Supervisors and executed by both parties for commencement. Therefore, it is imperative that proposers return all proposal materials no later than Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for a service commencement date of March 4, 2025, as anticipated to be authorized by the Board. SOQs will be reviewed in the order they are submitted to Public Works. Any SOQs received after the due date will also be reviewed in the order in which they have been submitted. This solicitation will remain open continuously at the discretion of the County. ATTENDANCE BY THE PROPOSER OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AT THE CONFERENCE IS OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED. An optional proposers' conference will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams Meeting Online Events. To participate, the proposers will need to sign-in using the electronic sign-in sheet through the website listed below. Attendees should be prepared to ask questions at that time about the specifications, SOQ requirements, and contract terms. It is the proposers' sole responsibility to do their due diligence to visit and familiarize themselves with the work locations and their requirements before submitting their SOQs. After the Conference, proposers must submit questions in writing and request information for this solicitation by Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Subject to the right of the Board to make the ultimate decisions concerning the award of contracts, Public Works may award contracts under this program to all qualified proposers whose SOQ meets the minimum mandatory requirements and receives a preliminary score of no less than 75 points in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth herein. The assignment of work will be in accordance with Exhibit A, Scope of Work, Section J, Assignment of Work. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FREQUENTLY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THIS SOLICITATION. ALL NOTICES WILL BE POSTED AT http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts. "Do Business with Public Works" Website Registration All interested proposers for this RFSQ are strongly encouraged to register at http://pw.lacounty.gov/general/contracts/opportunities. Only those firms registered for this RFSQ through the website will receive automatic notification when any update to this RFSQ is made. The County does not have an obligation to notify any proposers other than through the Public Works website's automatic notification system. Minimum Mandatory Requirements: Proposers are requested to submit SOQs offering leadership academy training services in accordance with Exhibit A (Scope of Work), and in a format specified in Part I, Section 2 (Statement of Qualifications Format and Content Requirements) of this RFSQ. At the time of SOQ submission, proposers must meet all of the minimum mandatory requirements listed in Part I, Section I, and complete Form PW-14 (Minimum Mandatory Requirements), to qualify as eligible to perform the services under this Contract.