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

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking qualified psychologists and psychiatrists to provide as-needed counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication evaluations, and follow-up care. These services are for department employees and their families.

This is an opportunity for mental health professionals to contract with a large public safety agency, offering essential support to those who serve the community and their loved ones.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) was released on August 22, 2017. Initial Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) were due by September 21, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

This is a standing solicitation with a rolling acceptance. SOQs received after the initial due date may be reviewed at a later time to determine if they meet the minimum qualifications. The solicitation will remain open until the Department's needs are met and may be reopened at the Department's discretion if additional needs arise.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for individual psychologists and psychiatrists. Psychologists must be licensed in California, hold a doctoral degree, and have at least one year of experience providing psychological services to employees of a public safety agency.

Psychiatrists must be graduates of an accredited medical school, have completed an accredited psychiatric residency program, be board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and have at least one year of psychiatric services experience.

Vendors may submit qualifications for either psychological services, psychiatric services, or both, based on the services they intend to provide.

How to respond

To access the full details and documents, click “View original source” on the bid card. This will take you to the LA County portal. From there, click the solicitation number to find all public details and document downloads.

Submit your response as directed in the solicitation documents before the deadline. Remember that this is a rolling solicitation, so even if the initial deadline has passed, your submission may still be considered.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all minimum mandatory qualifications for both psychologists and psychiatrists. Ensure that all required documentation, such as diplomas, licenses, and board certifications, are current and clearly presented.

Provide strong references to verify your experience, especially regarding work with public safety agencies for psychologists, and general psychiatric experience for psychiatrists. Clearly indicate which service category or categories you are applying for.

Even though this is a rolling solicitation, submit your Statement of Qualifications as thoroughly and promptly as possible. A well-prepared and complete submission demonstrates professionalism and readiness to serve.