Los Angeles County is looking for an organization to run the REFLECT LA program, which pairs paid green construction training with free reflective roof coatings for eligible homes. The county’s Department of Economic Opportunity opened the request for proposals on Nov. 7, and proposals are due Dec. 8, 2026.
Residents cannot apply for roof coatings yet. This step only picks the group that will run the work.
What the REFLECT LA program would do
The Department of Economic Opportunity and the county’s Chief Sustainability Office are behind the effort. The selected organization will hire and train workers, then supervise them as they install cool roof coatings on eligible residential properties in county communities. The coatings reflect sunlight, so they can help keep homes cooler during extreme heat.
The county has set aside $1.38 million. The money comes from the Care First, Community Investment initiative and the Chief Sustainability Office’s Climate Equity Account, according to the county announcement.
Requirements for the operator
The winning organization must serve at least 75 participants. It must also provide paid transitional employment, industry-recognized credentials and supervised installation experience. In addition, it must offer supportive services and help with hiring into jobs and apprenticeships. Then it must keep supporting participants for 12 months after they finish.
Only groups already on the county’s Social Enterprise Employment and Training Program Services Master Agreement can respond. Those groups get the work order documents by email. County-approved subcontractors are allowed.
Key dates
- Written questions due: Nov. 13, 2026, noon Pacific time
- Proposals due: Dec. 8, 2026, noon Pacific time
- Expected contract term: Feb. 15 to June 30, 2027, with an option to extend through June 30, 2028
Questions go to DEO-PRO@opportunity.lacounty.gov. The release does not list the rules for which homes qualify, so those details will likely come once the county picks an operator.
Why cool roofs matter in LA
Heat is a recurring issue here, even in November. Our report on the LA heat wave and rain outlook shows how late the hot weather can run. Reflective coatings are one way the county is trying to lower indoor temperatures, while also building a local construction workforce.
For more local coverage, see our Los Angeles and California guide. This article is general information, not legal or financial advice.