Brilliant Corners
Introduction
Brilliant Corners is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness across California. As part of our commitment to excellence, we seek proposals from experienced consultants to collaborate with us in developing robust IT policies that ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive data, including Protected Health Information (PHI), in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Additionally, it is crucial that these policies also meet our contractual requirements to ensure comprehensive compliance.
Scope of Work
Brilliant Corners invites proposals from qualified consultants to undertake the following tasks:
- Conduct a thorough assessment of our current IT infrastructure, practices, and data management processes.
- Evaluate our compliance with HIPAA, CCPA, and other pertinent regulations governing the handling of PHI.
- Review existing IT documentation and policies, including those outlined in the employee handbook for insights into Brilliant Corners’ current structure and areas for improvement.
- Develop tailored IT policies and procedures aligned with organizational objectives and compliance requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies:
- Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- Incident Response Policy
- Access Control Policy
- Security Awareness Training Policy
- IT Asset Management Policy
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Remote Work Security Policy
- Internal Data Retention Policy
- Provide strategic guidance on the implementation and enforcement of the newly developed policies, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
Consultant Qualifications
Brilliant Corners seeks consultants with the following qualifications:
- Extensive experience in IT policy development, particularly within the healthcare or non-profit sector.
- Profound knowledge of HIPAA regulations and expertise in PHI compliance.
- Proven track record of collaborating with organizations of similar size and complexity.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting IT assessments and delivering actionable recommendations.
- Capacity to deliver high-quality policy documents within the specified timeline.
Proposal Submission
Interested consultants are requested to submit proposals addressing the following criteria:
- Overview of qualifications and relevant experience.
- Proposed methodology and approach for developing tailored IT policies.
- Estimated timeline, deliverables, and associated costs.
- References from previous clients/projects.
Timeline
- RFP Issuance Date: September 17, 2024
- Proposal Submission Deadline: September 25, 2024
- Consultant Selection: September 27, 2024
- Project Commencement: October 04, 2024
Contact Information
All inquiries and submissions should be directed to:
Juan J Barillas
IT Manager
Brilliant Corners
527 W. 7th Street, Floor 11
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-948-0810
Jbarillas@brilliantcorners.org
Disclaimer
Brilliant Corners reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, negotiate modifications, or terminate the selection process at any time without liability.
We are committed to being a valuable member of the communities in which we live and operate. Diversity in our partner/vendor base is an important part of that commitment. A wide range of partners/vendors is needed to support our business operations. We are dedicated to diversifying this base to include minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender)-owned, and disabled-owned businesses wherever possible. We actively work to include diverse partners/vendors in every consulting opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to include in their statement of interest how they incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in their work.
Thank you for your interest in collaborating with Brilliant Corners. We look forward to reviewing your proposals.
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