LEGAL SERVICES IN FINANCIAL FRAUD - ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

This solicitation sought a qualified law firm to provide comprehensive legal services focused on assessing, investigating, and reporting financial‑fraud matters for the Los Angeles Community College District. The work includes reviewing policies, sampling criminal referrals, interviewing district staff and external law‑enforcement agencies, producing written and oral reports, and developing training and procedural recommendations for the Board of Trustees. The contract is a one‑year, fixed‑term award with deliverables required within 60 days of assessment start and ongoing reporting throughout the year. The District evaluated proposals on professional qualifications (35 %), fee schedule (30 %), oral interview (25 %), and small‑business certification (10 %). The award was ultimately directed to O’Melveny & Myers LLP pending Board approval. • Scope: financial‑fraud assessment, investigation, reporting, policy review, and staff training. • Deliverables: written assessment reports, oral presentations, final board report, and procedural recommendations. • Evaluation: heavy weighting on qualifications and proposed hourly rates; mandatory certifications and insurance required. • Timeline: RFP posted June 24 2020 → proposal deadline July 15 2020 → intent to award Sep 21 2020 → contract effective Aug 6 2020 → expires July 31 2021.