Invitation to Bid   Requesting Sub-bids from qualified MBE/WBE/OBE subcontractors/vendors for: City-Wide Mass Notification City of Los Angeles, Information Technology Agency Bid Date: March 23, 2009 4:00 AM PST Twenty-First Century Communications (TFCC)   Fax Interest and Bid Information By March 10 Noon to: Diane Shields, Fax: 760-269-3418, Phone: 760-598-7506 1636 Olympus Loop Dr., Vista, CA 92081 For Technical and Work Questions, Fax to Eric Sutliff: 614-442-1180, www.tfcci.com   TFCC is the leader in “hosted” crisis communications services, handling more than 33 million calls in 2004. Located in Columbus, OH, TFCC serves federal, state and local government and emergency management agencies nationally. TFCC will assist interested MBE’s, WBE’s and OBE’s in obtaining bonds, lines of credit, and/or insurance if necessary.   I. Work Areas to be Subcontracted: For information on the availability of plans and specifications and the policy concerning assistance to subcontractors in obtaining bonds, lines of credit and/or insurance, please contact our office. TFCC will provide interested subs with information about the project scope, services requested, and other requirements for the selected subcontracting/vendor work. TFCC will assist interested MBE’s, WBE’s and OBE’s in obtaining bonds, lines of credit, and/or insurance if necessary.   Position 1: Training and Testing Coordinator Criteria: a) Telecommunications specialist b) Extensive knowledge of  web-based systems c) Fluent with computer system programs and applications d) Computer  training experience desired. Tasks:  a) Coordinate with TFCC and assist in the training of Key Department Staff. b) Work with TFCC and the City of LA in testing the emergency notification system to assure its operational effectiveness. Please include your resume/profile, expertise and background/experience with call centers, training, computer and technical systems.     Position 2: Public Relations/Public Information Coordinator Criteria: a) Extensive marketing experience in Los Angeles with knowledge of key media outlets. b) Ability to write and distribute press releases and informational print materials Tasks:  a) Assist in the promotion of key testing events, including the preparation and distribution of press releases. Please include resume/profile, expertise and description of public information experience.   Position 3: Print Design and Production Criteria: b) Ability to design and coordinate production of informational print materials and brochures Tasks:  b) Prepare and disseminate informational materials Please include resume/profile, expertise and description of print design and production experience.     Position 4. Copying and Printing of Materials, Forms and Publications as required Criteria: a) Ability to copy and print informational print materials and brochures describing the City of Los Angeles Mass Notification System, defined as 8.5x11 folded to 8.5x5.5, 2 sides, 1 color on 35% post-consumer content recycled paper, in quantities 1,000; 100,000; 1 million; and 3.4 million. b) Ability to fulfill and distribute informational print materials and brochures throughout Los Angeles Tasks:  a) Print, access mail lists, fulfill and mail informational materials about the LA Mass Notification System. Please include resume/profile, expertise and description of printing facility and capabilities   Position 5: West Coast Representative Criteria: a) Ability to represent TFCC to client and provide accurate and smooth information flow between subcontractors and TFCC b) Expertise as promotions specialist located in southern California c) Extensive knowledge of public awareness and education campaigns on politically sensitive governmental issues. Tasks:  a) Coordinate with City of Los Angeles, TFCC and subcontractors to assure seamless integration of tasks   Position 6: Translation Services for Telephone Notification Criteria: a) Ability to translate and record emergency messages as required for City of Los Angeles Languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese   Other Languages: ______________________________________________________________ Please include resume/profile, experience and description of your translation services   TFCC –Subcontractor Bids For City-Wide Mass Notification City of Los Angeles, Information Technology Agency   Please return this form ASAP to indicate interest in bidding. Fax By March 13, Noon to Diane Shields at 760-269-3418       Firm Name:       _________________________________________________________________   Principal:           _________________________________________________________________   Partners:           ________________________________________________________________   Contact:            _________________________________________________________________   Address:           _________________________________________________________________   Telephone:        ________________________ Fax (required):             __________________________   Status:              □ MBE             □ WBE             □ OBE              □ Certified         □ Self-Stated Required:         If certified, please provide a copy of your W/MBE certification from the certifying agency with your proposal   I am interested in bidding on the following positions (please check one or more).   □          Position 1: Training and Testing Coordinator □          Position 2: Public Relations/Public Information Coordinator □          Position 3: Print Design and Production □          Position 4:  Copying and Printing of Materials, Forms and Publications as required □          Position 5: West Coast Representative □          Position 6: Translation Services for Telephone Notification   Please include Per Hour Fees: ______________________________________________________   Break out by task if required, or include pricing chart. For printing, please estimate as described.   Please send expertise, resume, capabilities statement, and/or description of your firm.   Thank you! We’ll send further information and call to discuss your participation.