Types of Services Needed Arts and Culture intends to contract with community-based organizations (CBOs) to serve as Regional Hub Partners and to provide supplementary services for a new County arts internship program for high school students. Services will complement the meaningful workplace experience interns receive at their internships. Services are intended to provide interns with knowledge of the creative sector as a career path, build awareness of culture as a civic resource, and prepare them to apply and transition into college. Arts and Culture seeks the following types of core program services. Vendors may indicate their qualifications for all, some, or one of the following Categories: • Category 1- Regional Hub Partner: Provide a safe and reliable site (e.g., office, classroom, theater, studio, and other indoor spaces) for program activities, which will take place two (2) days per week during the eight (8)- week summer internship period, and one (1) day per month during the school year. Arts and Culture will contract with one Regional Hub Partner in each Los Angeles County Service Planning Area (SPA) where internships are taking place. Regional Hub Partners will be responsible for hosting and programming Program Days at a site suitable for up to 10 high school student interns at one time. The Regional Hub site must be adequate and suitable for classes and workshops for up to 10 rising high school seniors (16 - 18 years old), with collaborative and/or flex spaces for cohort building and mentorship activities and private spaces for one-on-one guidance, as needed. The Regional Hub Partner will be responsible for all costs associated with the operation of the space, including but not limited to any equipment, software, furniture, office supplies, or other necessary components required to successfully host activities. Free parking must be provided for interns and mentors. The site must have a functioning HVAC system and suitable bathrooms. Hybrid or remote programming is not permitted. • Category 2 - Intern Cohort and Alumni Engagement: Program and facilitate regular meetings and activities that foster a sense of community and peer support among the intern cohort and alumni. Develop strategies for ongoing engagement with alumni, including but not limited to networking opportunities and professional development workshops that build a strong alumni network and provide ongoing support for participants of the program
