FEDERAL POLICY STRATEGY AND ADVOCACY CONSULTANT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Informational Webinar First5LA.org April 7, 2016
Welcome & Introductions • Tessa Charnofsky, Government Affairs Manager • Junette Sheen, Contract Compliance Officer 2
Webinar Overview • First 5 LA Overview • Project Overview • Application Process • Selection Process • Terms of Project • Timeline • Q & A 3
First 5 LA Overview First 5 LA is a leading early childhood funder and advocacy organization created by California voters to invest Proposition 10 tobacco tax revenues in Los Angeles County. Our 2015-2020 Strategic Plan lays out a clear path for the First 5 LA to maximize its impact to strengthen families and improve outcomes for the greatest number of children prenatal to age 5 in L.A. County. As part of the Strategic Plan, First 5 LA is increasing its emphasis on systems change, collaboration, and public policy. 4
Objectives of Project The overarching objectives of this project are to: • Represent First 5 LA with federal decision-makers and national partners in Washington, D.C. • Develop and execute advocacy strategies to advance our public policy goals. • Provide strategic guidance for First 5 LA’s prioritization of and involvement in various federal activities.
Project Overview Targeted Goals for engagement in public policy and advocacy for this project include, but are not limited to: • Increased funding for voluntary home visiting programs • Increased funding for quality early learning programs • Ensuring all children receive timely and appropriate developmental screens , as covered by the Affordable Care Act, through the adoption of systems improvements like Help Me Grow • Ensuring all service providers adopt trauma-informed practices
Application Process Required Documents 1. Online Application 2. Cover Letter (1 page maximum) 3. Proposal Narrative (12 pages maximum) 4. Qualifications Narrative (5 pages maximum) 1. Sample Work (no page limit) 5. Scope of Work (Appendix D) 6. Budget Narrative 7. Résumés for Key Staff and Proposed Subcontractors 8. Litigation and Contract Compliance Form (Appendix F) ( NEW ) 9. Business License, as required by law 7
Proposal Narrative For each of the targeted goals, we want the following: • Identify federal policy opportunities that you perceive to be relevant; • Develop Strategies with specific activities which you recommend First 5 LA engage in over the next 12-24 months; • Explain the role your firm would play in executing this plan; • Describe what outcomes you expect will come from this action.
Budget Narrative • In your narrative, state your proposed monthly retainer fee • Develop a Budget Narrative that explains the proposed costs over a 11.5-month period and number of hours personnel will be assigned to the project. Include a brief description of each individual’s role and services to be delivered in the contract • Travel will be paid separately from the retainer fee. Include an estimate for travel costs to California for staff once or possibly twice a year
Selection Process • Level 1 • Level 2 - see Appendix B • Level 3 • Reference Checks 10
Terms of Project • Initial contract term - 11.5 months, with anticipated start date of July 18, 2016. • Total project term – 4 years • Contract renews annually • Retainer Contract – final budget will be negotiated with the selected contractor and subject to approval by the Board 11
Timeline ACTIVITY DATE RFQ Released April 1, 2016 Information Session April 8, 2016 Final date to submit questions and requests for additional April 12, 2016 information Posting of responses to questions April 14, 2016 Applications Due April 21, 2016 Interviews May 11-12, 2016 Anticipated Contract Start Date July 18, 2016 12
Q&A tcharnofsky@first5la.org
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