The L.A. for Kids – Proposition K Program is proud to announce the release of the 9th Competitive Funding Cycle Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFP is for fiscal years 2016 -17, 2017-18, and 2018-19. Approximately $16,954,435 will be made available to assist agencies with capital programs aimed specifically at the following categories only:
- Aquatic Upgrades (Category 4) – $4,588,051
- Lighting (Category 6) – $6,586,496
- Acquisition of Parks/ Natural Lands (Category 8) – $5,779,888
RFPs may be picked up beginning January 29, 2015, at the Bureau of Engineering, Recreational and Cultural Facilities Division. Our office is located at 1149 S. Broadway, Suite 860, Los Angeles, California 90015. RFPs can be picked up between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. They may also be downloaded via our website http://propk.lacity.org. RFPs can be e-mailed to you (as a PDF file) upon request as well. The Proposition K email address is [email protected].
All proposals will be due on Thursday, April 30, 2015 by 3 p.m. All proposals must be hand-delivered and be received at the above address on or before the stated deadline. (Note: It is also required that a PDF copy of the proposal be submitted on CD with your submittal.) Proposals arriving after this deadline will not be accepted nor will they be considered for funding. A receipt acknowledging date and time of submission of all hand-delivered proposals will be provided by City staff. Mailed, faxed, or electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.
The City will conduct four mandatory Technical Assistance Seminars (TAS) for potential proposers prior to the proposals due date. Questions regarding the request for proposal process and requirements, environmental assessment procedures, and City contracting procedures will be discussed at these Technical Assistance Seminars. The schedule of the TAS is printed below. It is mandatory that potential proposers attend one of the four TAS. Potential proposers who do not attend a TAS are not eligible to submit a proposal.
Technical Assistance Seminars will be held on the following dates:
| Date | Time | Region | Location |
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February 12, 2015 Thursday |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Valley |
Studio City Library
2511 Moorpark Street Studio City, CA 91604 |
|
February 25, 2015 Wednesday |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Central |
Little Tokyo Library
203 S. Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
|
March 11, 2015 Wednesday |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Southern |
Environmental Charter School
812 W. 165th Place Gardena, CA |
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April 2, 2015 Thursday |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Central |
Children’s Institute, Inc.
2121 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 |
For further information please call us at (213) 847-4843 or e-mail us at [email protected].