LABSC CENTRALIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS 2026

The City of Los Angeles, through its Community Investment Department, is issuing an RFP (ID 231346) to select up‑to‑three centralized service providers that will deliver specialized, city‑wide services to BusinessSource Center (LABSC) clients. The contract term runs from January 1 2027 to June 30 2027 (six months) with an option for up to three one‑year renewals. Service categories include: • Financial and Access‑to‑Capital Services (up to $200,000 annually) • Legal Assistance Services (up to $250,000 annually) • Digital & Technology Services (up to $250,000 annually). Providers must coordinate referrals, conduct assessments, develop action plans, deliver counseling, and report performance. Proposals are due September 14 2026 by 5 p.m. PST; a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference is scheduled for August 28 2026. The program is funded by HUD CDBG dollars and will be reimbursed on a cost‑reimbursement basis. • Open to qualified organizations with experience in legal, financial, or digital consulting for small‑business owners. • City‑wide service area (Los Angeles). • Budget total ≈ $700,000 for the three service streams. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (Aug 28, 2026). • Electronic submission only to [email protected]. • Performance metrics tied to job creation/retention and capital access.