State Legislative Advocacy Services

The City of Santa Ana is seeking proposals from qualified firms and organizations to provide state legislative advocacy services. The selected firm will work with the City Council, City Manager, and other City staff to discuss goals, objectives, opportunities, and priorities. The firm will also advocate the City's position to members of the State Assembly, State Senate, State agencies, and other interested parties. The scope of services includes providing sufficient support to lobby aggressively on legislative priorities, researching and providing information on state laws and regulations, and coordinating meetings with State Legislators and state agency leaders. The firm must have at least three years of direct experience providing state representation on issues and objectives relative to local governments and have an established office in Sacramento, CA. • Minimum qualifications: 3 years of experience, established office in Sacramento, CA • Scope of services: legislative advocacy, research, coordination with State Legislators and state agency leaders • Term of agreement: 3 years with option for 2 additional 1-year periods • Evaluation criteria: organization/completeness of response, qualifications/capabilities/experience, key personnel/proposed staffing, technical approach/methodology, cost proposal