CITY OF OAKLAND ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL SEVICES FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Contract Amount: Varies by project Term: Various dates between July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031 Project Description: This RFQ is being issued by the City of Oakland Human Services Department (HSD) to identify qualified agencies, firms, project teams or individuals to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide a variety of consulting services to help implement programs that enrich the lives for children, youth families, single adults, and aging adults, in Oakland. HSD collaborates with a diverse group of local community-based organizations to provide programs and services that address the changing and emerging needs of the community. Pre-Proposal Meeting (Voluntary): Wednesday March 25, 2025 https://oaklandca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_xSBQoMTyehtgxCJIcEKQ Proposal Submittal Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. via iSupplier. Reminders: All who wish to participate in this RFQ must register (at least 5 days prior to submittal due date) through iSupplier at (https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/register-with-isupplier) to avoid last minute submittal complications and receive addenda/updates on this RFQ. For additional help registering and submitting your proposal to iSupplier please watch the user guide videos at (https://www.oaklandca.gov/documents/isupplier-user-guides). Receipt of a confirmation email indicates that a proposal was successfully submitted. Did not receive and invitation? Start Early with iSupplier registration. Upon completion of registration, send an email to iSupplier@oaklandca.gov listing "RFQ for HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT" as the subject and request an invitation to the RFQ. The Contract Analyst will add your business to the RFP invitation. The following policies apply to this RFP: Equal Benefits - % L/SLBE (varies, see RFQ) - Living Wage - Campaign Reform Act - Professional Services Local Hire - Prompt Payment - Arizona Boycott - Dispute Disclosure - Border Wall Prohibition - Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Ordinance. Answers to Questions: 1. For project-related questions contact ContractAdmin@oaklandca.gov 2. For iSupplier related questions after registration contact iSupplier@oaklandca.gov Asha Reed, City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council, (Friday, March 6, 2026) The City Council reserves the right to reject all proposals.