Contracting Opportunities
Many LB Recovery Act programs are designed to partner with community-based organizations and businesses. Contract opportunities are advertised here, on the City’s social media accounts, in the Press-Telegram, the Long Beach Business Journal, and through direct outreach to a wide array of businesses and community-based organizations. These opportunities to do business with the City are specifically advertised to local minority and women-owned businesses and those who work with communities of color.
To participate in a contracting opportunity with the City, you are required to register as a vendor in our Long Beach Buys online procurement portal. A Library of helpful PDF/Video guides for Vendors in Spanish, Khmer, and Tagalog can also be found on the Long Beach Buys homepage. Register as a Vendor with the City of Long Beach.
Register for Long Beach Buys
Long Beach Buys is here! We are launching a new e-procurement platform, Long Beach Buys, this new system will widely enhance the City’s procurement abilities, including the lowering of barriers for small, local, and disadvantaged vendors and improve contract management.
We are excited about the new possibilities and hope you will join us on our new platform. Long Beach Buys is now open for all vendors to register! Starting May 31, all vendors must register through Long Beach Buys to access and participate in opportunities, even if you already created a profile in the past.
Registration and use of Long Beach Buys is free to all vendors.
Note that the City of Long Beach will continue to accept proposals in the legacy system until the new platform is fully operational on May 31, 2022.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact customer service at LBPurchasing@longbeach.gov or call us during normal business hours (8am – 5pm PT Monday – Friday) at (562) 570-6200.
For technical assistance for your business, please contact BizCare at: (562) 570-4BIZ (4249) or email 4biz@longbeach.gov
The City is currently seeking qualified businesses and/or community-based organizations to provide services as a part of the City’s recovery programs in the following procurement opportunities.
Miss a webinar? Don't Miss Out!
Sorry you couln't join us for our recently hosted LB Recovery Act: Overview & Process for Community-Based Organizations and Long Beach Vendors webinar. Even though you didn't see it live, you can access the recording and download the webinar presentation and Q&A.
CURRENT CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
Currently, there are no contract opportunities listed on this webpage. Please check back periodically for updates.
CONTRACTING IN PROGRESS:
Long Beach Justice Fund
Service(s): to assist undocumented community members with affirmative applications, including applications for U Visas, T Visas, and VAWA petitions, and appellate representation, aiding with Motions to Reopen and Ninth Circuit Appeals. Additionally, partner with an organization to provide community connection services, such as outreach, education, and referrals to the Long Beach Justice Fund program.
AWARDED CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
This section details contract opportunities awarded via a competitive process.
Service(s): lead and sustain a collaborative space for Latinx-owned and -serving organizations to coordinate health equity efforts and direct services informed by the City’s Mi Vida Cuenta COVID-19 Latinx Health Initiative Report and Workplan (Mi Vida Cuenta)
Mobile Healthy Food Market
Service(s): to implement and operate a Mobile Healthy Food Market (MHFM) in partnership with the Health Department’s Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention’s Nutrition Security Initiatives Section.
Health Equity Community Projects 2.0
Service(s): engage in key health activities in one or more of the following categories: COVID-19 Education and Vaccination Outreach, Chronic Disease Prevention and/or Management, Mental Health Supports or Trauma-Informed Responses, Parent and Child Health, Health Education and Outreach, Physical Activity Engagement, Safe Neighborhoods and Violence Prevention, Economic Inclusion and Resiliency, and Meeting Basic Needs.
2.18 Vision, Inc., of Long Beach, CA ($22,070); Community Partners, of Los Angeles, CA, as a fiscal agent for Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment dba ORALE, of Long Beach, CA ($50,000); Disabled Resources Center, Inc., of Long Beach, CA ($20,010); Ground Education, of Long Beach, CA ($25,500); Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, of Bellflower, CA ($75,000); Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion, of Long Beach, CA ($90,000); Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA ($50,000); New Hope Grief Support Community, of Long Beach, CA ($65,000); Project Optimism, Inc., of Long Beach, CA ($90,000); Project X LB, of Cerritos, CA ($38,420); SHIELDS For Families, of Los Angeles, CA ($70,000); Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, Inc., of Calabasas, CA, as a fiscal agent for Long Beach Residents Empowered dba LiBRE, of Long Beach, CA ($90,000); Sustainable Health Empowerment, of Long Beach, CA ($50,000); The Heart of Ida, of Long Beach, CA ($75,000)
Reentry Achievement Program
Services: to implement a Reentry Program that provides mental health, employment, case management, and outreach services to formerly incarcerated community members and their families.
Safe Passage Program
Service(s): to expand the existing Safe Passage Program Model (SPP) which promotes safety for middle and high school students traveling to and from school and local parks; increases City-wide community engagement and social connections within the community; decreases criminal incidents around schools and decreases bullying incidents among students; and increases student attendance at local middle and high schools.
E-Bike Library Program
Service(s): provide e-bikes with a variety of styles that will be loanded out to community members to use for their daily routine and communitung needs.
Long Beach Collaboratory: Safe Streets in the Willmore Neighborhood
Service(s): Deploy technology-based solution to promote pedestrian and cyclist safety and create a sense of community wellbeing in the Willmore neighborhood
Long Beach Collaboratory Smart City Initiative Program
Service(s): Deploy technology-based street improvement solution to promote pedestrian safety, enhance visibility, and encourage positive neighborhood experiences for community stakeholders such as residents, businesses, and students in the Hamilton neighborhood
Community Land Trust
Service(s): establish a Community Land Trust, identify grant and loan funds for operational and affordable housing acquisition rehabilitation and/or development needs, acquire real estate, and rehabilitate existing or build new affordable housing units, with a goal to focus in high resource areas of the City.
Service(s): design, manufacture, delivery and installation of 30-35 modular non-congregate shelter units to safely house people experiencing homelessness (PEH).
Service(s): develop and implement citywide solutions through its ActivateLB program to increase customer spending in Long Beach small businesses to support economic recovery
Produce to Market
Service(s): implement and evaluate a sustainable program that will allow small, medium and food stores in Long Beach the ability to procure fresh, quality produce at comparable prices to larger grocery markets.
Service(s): facilitate a Citywide Mentoring Program to connect middle school students with City employees to receive mentorship.
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
Service(s): provide a full research plan and evaluation of the Pilot, including: the overall research program design, survey-instrument development and launch, community-informed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) identification, analysis of survey and participant data, the preparation of the final research report of methods, findings, and other services as specified.
Promotora/ Community Health Champion Program
Service(s): expand existing or launch new Promotora/Community Health Champions programs to promote education and wellness opportunities across Long Beach communities.
Project Homekey Round 2 Operations and Supportive Services
Service(s): provide 24/7 residential supervision, client services, individual case management, referrals and linkages to supportive services such as employment training/programs, mental and physical health services, substance use disorder services, building management, meal service, site security, and transportation.
Inclusive Business Navigators Program
Service(s): Provide support services that help businesses and nonprofits learn about and benefit from resources and recover from the financial hardship and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mobility – Micro Transit Program
Service(s): Implement an all-electric micro-transit shuttle service to circulate and connect people with businesses, amenities, and underused public parking lots within business corridors.
Nutrition Security Food Access Projects
Service(s): support ongoing food access projects such as food pantries, food waste, and food recovery programs.
Promotora/ Community Health Champion Program
Service(s): Provide training, technical assistance, culturally and linguistically tailored education materials, and perform evaluation activities with a cohort of community organizations seeking to implement or expand their Promotora/Community Health Champions programs.
Clean Team Program
Service(s): Implement culturally sensitive as-needed clean-up and support services for safe and clean sites by collecting, organizing and removing trash and personal belongings, biohazardous and waste material and other dumped or abandoned large items in parks, beaches and open spaces.
Health Equity Community Projects
Service(s): engage in key health activities in one or more of the following categories: COVID-19 Education and Vaccination Outreach, Chronic Disease Prevention and/or Management, Mental Health Supports or Trauma-Informed Responses, Parent and Child Health, Health Education and Outreach, Physical Activity Engagement, Safe Neighborhoods and Violence Prevention, Economic Inclusion and Resiliency, and Meeting Basic Needs.
Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
Service(s): implement and administer the Long Beach Guaranteed Income Pilot program that will make direct payments for participants over the course of a 12-month period, including providing a customizable electronic payment solution, a program website, portal, case management services for program participants, and ongoing data collection.
Digital Inclusion Confidence Program
Service(s): Administer and provide technical support for hotspots and computing devices, support co-development of community outreach materials, and provide a virtual digital literacy training program.
First Time Homebuyer Assistance
Service(s): implement and administer a new homebuyer assistance program that will provide closing cost grants to first-time, low- and moderate-income homebuyers, including the use of proven platform for end-to-end program administration. Administer bilingual outreach, marketing, technical assistance, application processing and review, decision notification, and reporting.
Black Health Equity - Mental Health Services
Service(s): provide culturally affirming mental health services to under and uninsured Black Long Beach residents experiencing negative mental and emotional well-being.
Nutrition Security – Emergency Food Distributions
Service(s): Start up, continue, and/or expand drive-thru and non-vehicle (walk-up) healthy food (grocery) distribution events to populations most impacted by COVID-19.
Motel Vouchers Program
Service(s): Provides temporary shelter for individuals, special-needs populations, and families experiencing homelessness. Ensures access to facilities in compliance with ADA regulations, compliance with health and safety code regulations, provides 24-hour onsite services and ensures accommodations meet hygiene and cleanliness industry standards.
Digital Inclusion Confidence Program – One-on-One Computer Literacy Support
Service(s): Provide bilingual community outreach efforts to help provide one-on-one digital inclusion assistance to communities most in need throughout the city, including assistance in multiple languages.
Direct Relief for Business Programs
Service(s): Administer multiple small business and non-profit grant programs via an online grant application software system that will provide direct financial relief to small businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 and State and local Health Orders, provide training on the application process to City staff and City partners, intake grant applications, review applications to determine eligibility, provide case management, administer grant payments, and deliver other related services. The following programs will be supported by this contract:
-
Restaurant, Brewery, and Bar Grants
-
Fitness and Personal Services Sector Grants
-
Small Business Relief Grants
-
Non-Profit Relief Grants
-
Business License Taxes and Fees Grants
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Service(s): Digital and staffing services to implement the City’s local Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) that will provide financial relief to program participants. Coordinates case management with applicants and participants and processes payments according to program guidelines.
Outreach and Case Management Program
Service(s): Administer the Outreach and Case Management program offering Intensive Case Managemetn Services (ICMS), including but not limited to: housing navigation, housing plan, care coordination, annunal recertification, health linkage, transportation, legal support, housing retention, benefit/income assistance, food/security resource linkage, and data management of program participants.
