RFP# CFF 7795 Federal Advocacy

First 5 California seeks a qualified contractor to serve as a strategic partner for federal advocacy, focusing on early‑childhood policy and funding. The contractor will monitor federal legislation and budgets, analyze policy impacts, develop advocacy materials, and build relationships with California’s congressional delegation and relevant federal agencies. The work is performed primarily from the contractor’s California office(s) with occasional on‑site meetings in Sacramento, and the contract is valued up to $300,000 over a three‑year period. • Federal legislative and budget monitoring with monthly reporting • Development of briefing papers, talking‑point packets, and other advocacy deliverables • Direct engagement with members of Congress, federal agency staff, and coalition partners • Strategic counsel to First 5 California leadership on federal policy opportunities and risks • Project management, invoicing, and compliance with state procurement rules