Research Services

Submit Proposals for CERF Research & Consultation Services

The California Community Foundation (CCF) and the Economic Development Corporation of Los Angeles County (LAEDC) are now accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the following competitive solicitations:

• ER-CERF-01 Economic Research and Consultation Services (Regional Index) - the Los Angeles HRTC is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a CERF Regional Index to profile the region’s economic development environment and provide an Economic Development Summary. Any proposed analysis would need to address economic conditions experienced by the various demographic groups residing in the region and demonstrate a plan as to how best to capture missing gaps as well as partners necessary to assist with outreach and survey efforts to the different ethnic groups. 
• ER-CERF-02 Economic Research and Consultation Services: Industry Clusters: Regional Benchmark and Accountability Data Tool - The Los Angeles HRTC is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a countywide Regional Benchmark and Accountability Data Tool with a dynamic geographic overlay of all nine subregions identified by the HRTC (Los Angeles County Service Planning Areas (SPA) 1 through SPA 8, with SPA 6 split into part 6-a and part 6-b).  The data tool will be used by industry, education, and community-based organizations (CBOs) in the HRTC to understand their constituent challenges, unmet needs, and barriers to recovery, in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making. As part of the Industry Clusters analysis, an assessment of the impacts of climate change on targeted emerging industries, sectors, or clusters and how these impacts might hinder the success of the proposed plans and transition strategies (e.g., damage to critical infrastructure, cost of pollution control, loss of productivity, loss of population) will be included.
• ER-CERF-03 Economic Research and Consultation Services: CERF Research and Data SWOT, Partnerships and Gap Analysis - As a part of the CERF regional summary, the Los Angeles HRTC is seeking a qualified consultant to perform an in-depth analysis of regional Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (i.e., SWOT), especially as it relates to equitable economic resilience and growth of sustainable industry clusters. The CERF Research and Data SWOT, Partnerships, and Gaps Analysis will draw from data and components covering the Los Angeles County region. The analysis should provide insight into all nine subregions identified by the HRTC (Los Angeles County Service Planning Areas (SPA) 1 through SPA 8, with SPA 6 split into part 6-a and part 6-b). Any proposed analysis would need to address economic conditions experienced by the various demographic groups residing in the region and demonstrate a plan as to how best to capture missing gaps as well as partners necessary to assist with outreach and survey efforts to the different ethnic groups. 

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Learn About CERF RFPs at Our Bidder's Conference on August 16th!

A bidder’s conference is scheduled for next Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 3:30 PM for anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity. During this webinar, we will discuss in greater detail each RFP and will be able to answer any questions that you may have.

• CCF CERF Website (contains information about the RFPs): https://www.calfund.org/nonprofits/featured-funds/community-economic-resilience-fund/
• LAEDC CERF Website (contains information about the CERF Program): https://lacerf.org//about
• Apply via Email Here: CCF-CERF@calfund.org

Proposal/Bidders Conference: August 16, 2023, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM via Zoom

If you would like to receive a calendar invite for this Zoom event, please respond to this email with your request. 

These solicitations are in support of the Community Economic Resilience Fund  (CERF) efforts in Los Angeles County. CERF is funded by the California State Economic Development Department, Go Biz, and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.  Questions regarding these RFPs should be directed to CCF-CERF@calfund.org. No phone calls, please.