Technical Assistance Institute Organizational Assessment Consultant RFQ |
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INSTITUTE ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT RFQ The First 5 LA Technical Assistance Institute has been established to oversee, develop and manage programs and services to support the organizational effectiveness of organizations in Los Angeles providing resources and positive outcomes for very young children and their families. Programs to date include intensive, multi-session trainings focusing on sustainability planning, development of mission-based earned income projects and leadership development for executives and senior managers, augmented with seminars, training programs and peer gatherings. In 2009-10, the Institute introduced additional programs, including the Customized Consulting Program, providing underwriting for focused consulting services in individual giving, strategic financial management and strategic communications and a vetted searchable online Consultant Resource Directory. Through developing and operating these programs, The TA Institute has recognized the key role of organizational readiness in further developing the skills, capacities and/or endeavors supported through First 5 LA and other funding programs. As First 5 LA transitions into its new Strategic Plan 2009-2015 with a focus on building and supporting the capacity of communities and organizations, through a place-based approach, to advocate for and generate positive environments and outcomes for very young children and their families, the role of community and organizational assessment in developing and providing appropriate capacity building and other community development resources has been determined to be fundamental. ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM In developing our approach to supporting positive outcomes for very young children, their families and the communities where they live, work and play, First 5 LA recognizes the significance of understanding what resources and conditions are present in a community, including the organizations that people rely on and engage with as part of their daily lives. To support the effectiveness and sustainability of these organizations, First 5 LA anticipates providing a range of organizational and professional development resources, opportunities and services. Experience throughout the nonprofit sector demonstrates that these kinds of resources, opportunities and services have the greatest impact in conjunction with an organization's readiness and preparation for these activities. Therefore, we anticipate that a foundational component of our work in capacity building in communities and organizations will include comprehensive assessment processes. This RFQ is intended to identify an appropriate consultant or consultant team as a partner with First 5 LA to develop and pilot an organizational assessment model that will generate a qualitative organizational development plan and may be adapted and implemented in a range of contexts. First 5 LA is seeking a consultant or a team of consultants with expertise in organizational assessment and development to build upon our research to date to design a multi-dimensional comprehensive organizational assessment process and implement the model with up to 24 current or former First 5 LA grantee organizations. The selected consultant(s) will prepare organizational development recommendations based on the assessment process outcomes and will work closely with First 5 LA to refine the model as needed, and document the implementation process including lessons learned.
All questions and requests for additional information regarding this RFQ must be received in writing by First 5 LA via mail, fax, or email before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. First 5 LA reserves the sole right to determine the timing and content of the responses to all questions and requests for additional information. Questions and information requests may be submitted to htunis@first5la.org. An information teleconference for the Organizational Assessment Consultant RFQ was held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. For responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resulting from this information session and other inquiries if relevant, please click here. To provide a response to this RFQ, applicants are requested to submit a complete application online to First 5 LA no later than 5:00 P. M. on June 4, 2010. No hard copy submissions will be accepted. For online application and instructions, please click here. The response to the RFQ should include the documents listed below: 1. Appendix A: RFQ Package Checklist 2. RFQ Application (completed online) 5. Resumes of principal, associates and/or subcontractor(s), if applicable 6. Appendix B: Proposed Budget Forms and Narrative 7. Appendix C: Previous Clients/References 8. Appendix D: Signature Authorization Form Mail in a signed original 10. Current Audited Financial Statements (if applicable) 11. By-laws Required in order to verify signature authority to submit application and to enter into legal agreement. If signature authority is not identified in By-laws, a Board Resolution or Partnership Agreement or Business License should be provided, as applicable, that indicates signature authority. 12. Articles of Incorporation (if applicable) For additional information or further questions, please contact Heather Tunis, Program Officer, at (213) 482-7526 or htunis@first5la.org |
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