Is Your Business Ready for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games?
Get Ready for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Contract Opportunities!
LA28, the organizing committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games is diligently planning for the return of the Games to Los Angeles for the first time since 1984. As LA28 gets ready to plan and deliver the largest Games in history, we need interested community-based and local businesses across Los Angeles County to get ready.
LA28 is committed to collaborating on business pathways and creating equity in their procurement system to deliver this world class mega event. To assist businesses, LA28 has shared a list of spend categories needed to plan and deliver the Games.
Ceremonies & Events Human Resources
Construction & Contracting Impact
Corporate Administration
Facilities Management
Food, Beverage and Accommodations
Games Operations
Marketing & Communications
Technology
Transportation & Logistics
They will be looking to hire certified local businesses, small businesses and businesses owned by underrepresented groups to support the planning and delivery of the Games. Inclusion of businesses with diversity, size, and social certifications is paramount.
The City of Los Angeles, as the Host City, is a critical pipeline to direct and indirect opportunities related to the Games. To ensure you have pathways to engagement and opportunities us help you get certified so you can compete for contracts. The Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMPLA) serves as the central portal for public and private procurement (i.e., contracting) opportunities in the Greater Los Angeles region. On RAMPLA, you can access and apply for government contracts—even sign up electronically to receive alerts about new opportunities. This is also where you go to get your business certifications in order before the LA28 Games.
Get Started Now
If you own a business that is registered on RAMPLA, has valid certifications, and you want to be included in the pool of available businesses curated by the City of Los Angeles specifically for LA28 contracts - please fill out THIS FORM no later than Monday, February 10, 2025
If you do not have a RAMPLA account and/or do not hold any valid certifications, but you want to be considered for LA28 contracts, please fill out THIS FORM no later than Monday, February 10, 2025
Please register your business on RAMPLA
For information about available certifications and how to apply for them, visit our website
To join the first round of training, it's essential to submit the form by the aforementioned due date. Late submissions are welcome but may limit your participation in the first round.
Don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance! Contact us at bca.certifications@lacity.org. By preparing now, your business could play a significant role in the success of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We’re excited to help you make the most of this historic opportunity and other large scale events coming to our city.