How to bid on Psychiatric and Psychological Services for LA County Sheriff

What the agency is buying

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking for qualified vendors to provide psychiatric and psychological services. This is an opportunity for healthcare providers to work with a major public safety agency.

Psychiatric services require medical school graduates with accredited psychiatric residency, board certification, and at least one year of experience. Psychological services require a doctorate in psychology, a California Board of Psychology license, and at least one year of experience serving public safety agency employees.

Key dates and deadlines

This is a continuous solicitation, meaning the County accepts responses on a rolling basis. There is no fixed deadline for submissions. The solicitation was published on March 8, 2012.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for individual practitioners or firms specializing in psychiatric or psychological services. Vendors must meet specific educational, certification, and experience requirements.

For psychiatric services, vendors need to be board-certified psychiatrists with a medical degree and residency completion. For psychological services, vendors must hold a doctorate in psychology, be licensed by the California Board of Psychology, and have experience with public safety agency employees.

How to respond

To access the full details and documents, you need to go to the LA County portal. Click on the solicitation number on the bid card to find all public information and downloads. You will then submit your response as directed in the solicitation.

For questions, you can contact Alex Madera at [email protected].

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all minimum mandatory qualifications. Ensure every required document, such as diplomas, licenses, and board certifications, is included and clearly presented. Provide strong references to verify your experience, especially the specific experience required for public safety agency employees for psychological services.

Since this is a continuous solicitation, you can take your time to prepare a thorough Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). However, submitting a well-prepared response sooner rather than later can be beneficial. Double-check that all contact information and submission instructions are followed precisely.