State Government Relations Services

Calbright College, California’s statewide digital community college, seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive state government‑relations services. The firm will develop and execute a strategic advocacy program that advances the college’s equity‑focused mission, monitors legislation and budget actions, and serves as a liaison to both legislative and administrative state agencies. The contract is a one‑year initial term (renewable up to four additional years) beginning December 1, 2026, with a structured schedule of orientation, quarterly reporting, and regular briefings. • Develop and implement a holistic state‑government relations strategy aligned with Calbright’s equity goals. • Conduct landscape scans, set OKRs, and produce quarterly written progress reports. • Serve as legislative liaison: monitor bills, secure funding opportunities, and arrange briefings with lawmakers. • Serve as administrative liaison: provide updates on agency policies, facilitate agency‑college interactions, and support compliance. • Coordinate communications, host orientation and annual planning meetings, and provide ad‑hoc briefings to senior college leadership.