Economic Impact Study Update

Agency:	The Port of Los Angeles
State:	California
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Posted Date:	Apr 11, 2024
Due Date:	May 6, 2024
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Labor Relations and Government Affairs

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

April 11, 2024

RAMP ID #214047

April 11, 2024

Prospective Consultants:

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY UPDATE

The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) invites the submittal of

proposals to provide an economic impact study update of waterborne trade traversing the San

Pedro Bay Ports Complex. These services shall commence after a contract is approved by the

Board of Harbor Commissioners.

Instructions and forms to be used in preparing the proposal are found in the information

included in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

The schedule for this RFP will be as follows:

Request for Proposals Published

Questions Due

Response Posted

Proposals Due

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Thursday, April 18, 2024 by 3pm

Monday, April 29, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024 by 3pm

If your firm cannot agree to the requirements exactly as set forth in this RFP, please do not

submit a proposal.

For questions regarding this RFP, please contact Susana Eldridge by email at

Seldridge@portla.org. Questions must be submitted by Thursday, April 18, 2024 by 3pm.

Responses will be posted on the Harbor Department’s website and the Regional Alliance

Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP), at www.rampla.org, on Monday, April 29, 2024. It is the

responsibility of all proposers to review both websites for any RFP revisions or answers to

questions prior to submitting a proposal in order to ensure their proposal is complete and

responsive.

In addition to providing the information requested in this RFP, it should be noted that there

are administrative documents that must be submitted with the proposal. Please refer to the

Business Enterprise Programs and Contract Administrative Requirements section of this RFP. In

order for your proposal to be deemed responsive, these documents MUST be included with

your proposal.

All consultants and subconsultants must be registered on RAMP at the time proposals are

due. If selected for award, for-profit companies and corporations must comply with RAMP’s

demographic reporting requirements, per the Mayor’s Executive Directive 35.

Sincerely,

TRICIA J. CAREY

Director, Contracts and Purchasing Division

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Brief Overview of the Project ............................................................................................................ 5

1.2 The Port of Los Angeles ................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 The Labor Relations and Government Affairs Division .................................................................... 5

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Project Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Project Scope of Work ...................................................................................................................... 6

3. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 6

3.1 Proposal Questions .......................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Proposal Submission ........................................................................................................................ 7

3.3 Evaluation Process and Selection Criteria ....................................................................................... 7

3.4 Proposal Content .............................................................................................................................. 8

3.5 Checklist for RFP Submittal Requirements .................................................................................... 12

4. STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS ............................................................................... 13

4.1 Affirmative Action ............................................................................................................................ 13

4.2 Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Program and Local Business Preference Programs ........ 13

4.3 Business Tax Registration Certificate............................................................................................. 14

4.4 Indemnity and Insurance Requirements ......................................................................................... 14

4.5 Conflict of Interest ........................................................................................................................... 18

4.6 Compliance with Applicable Laws .................................................................................................. 18

4.7 Governing Law / Venue .................................................................................................................. 18

4.8 Termination Provision ..................................................................................................................... 18

4.9 Proprietary Information ................................................................................................................... 18

4.10 Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents ............................................................................................ 19

4.11 Confidentiality ................................................................................................................................. 19

4.12 Notices ............................................................................................................................................ 20

4.13 Termination Due to Non-Appropriation of Funds............................................................................ 20

4.14 Taxpayer Identification Number...................................................................................................... 20

4.15 Service Contractor Worker Retention Policy and Living Wage Policy Requirements .................... 21

4.16 Wage and Earnings Assignment Orders/Notices of Assignments ................................................. 21

4.17 Equal Benefits Policy ...................................................................................................................... 21

4.18 State Tidelands Grants ................................................................................................................... 21

4.19 Contract Solicitations Charter Section 470 (c) (12) ........................................................................ 22

4.20 Recordkeeping And Audit Rights.................................................................................................... 22

ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS

Exhibit A - Affirmative Action Program Provisions

Exhibit B – Small/Very Small Business Enterprise Program

Exhibit C – Proprietary Small Business Enterprise Application

Exhibit D - Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC) Number

Exhibit E - Equal Benefits Ordinance

Exhibit F - RFP Selection Evaluation Form

Exhibit G – City Ethics Commission (CEC) Forms 50 and 55

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Brief Overview of the Project

The Labor Relations and Government Affairs Division is soliciting proposals from

qualified consultants to prepare an analysis of the waterborne trade traversing the San

Pedro Bay Ports Complex.

The duration of the agreement awarded as a result of this RFP is expected to be

three years from the date of execution of the agreement. After the initial analysis is

completed, the Harbor Department will engage the consultant to conduct period updates to

the study.

1.2 The Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles is America’s Port®, the nation’s premier gateway for

international commerce and the busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere. Located in

San Pedro Bay, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the Port encompasses 7,500

acres of land and water along 43 miles of waterfront.

The Port features both passenger and cargo terminals, including cruise, container,

automobile, breakbulk, dry and liquid bulk, and warehouse facilities that manage billions of

dollars’ worth of cargo each year. One of the world’s busiest seaports and leading gateway

for international trade in North America, the Port of Los Angeles has ranked as the number

one container port in the United States each year since 2000. In 2023, the Port handled a

total of 8.6 million container units.

The Port of Los Angeles is a department of the City of Los Angeles (also known as

the Los Angeles Harbor Department) and is governed by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor

Commissioners, a panel appointed by the Mayor of Los Angeles. Although the Port is a

City department, it is not supported by City taxes. Operating as a landlord port with more

than 200 leaseholders, the Port instead generates its revenues from leasing and shipping

service fees. The Port’s jurisdiction is limited to the Harbor District, which includes property

in San Pedro, Wilmington, and Terminal Island.

1.3 The Labor Relations and Government Affairs Division

The Labor Relations and Government Affairs Division engages and maintains

positive relationships with labor unions and governmental entities at the local, regional,

state, and federal levels, while also leading the Port's workforce development efforts. The

division supports and advocates for legislation and regulations that support the Port and its

stakeholders. The division is led by the Senior Director of Labor Relations and

Government Affairs who reports to the Deputy Executive Director of Stakeholder

Engagement.

Proposal Name	Description	Pre-Posal Confernce	Deadlin	Contact
Economic Impact Study Update	The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) invites the submittal of proposals to provide an economic impact study update of waterborne trade traversing the San Pedro Bay Ports Complex.	Questions Due: Thursday, April 18, 2024 by 3pm Responses Posted: Monday, April 29, 2024	Proposals Due: Monday, May 6, 2024 by 3pm	Susana Eldridge

Economic Impact Study Update

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