State Legislative Advocacy Services

The County of San Mateo is seeking a qualified legislative‑advocacy consulting firm to serve as its primary advocate on California state‑level legislative, budget, and regulatory matters for a two‑year term (with a one‑year extension option). The consultant will monitor and analyze pending legislation, develop the County’s legislative platform, draft position letters, assist with bill drafting and sponsorship, lobby state officials, secure grant and earmark funding, and provide regular reporting and training. Minimum deliverables include monthly legislative updates, high‑priority alerts within 24‑48 hours, bi‑weekly coordination calls, at least two Board presentations per year, and compliance filings (Form 700, lobbying registrations). The engagement requires a minimum of two in‑person or virtual delegation meetings per legislative session and ongoing coalition‑building with statewide county associations. • Scope: Full‑service state legislative monitoring, strategy, lobbying, and funding advocacy. • Duration: 2 years (plus one‑year optional extension). • Budget: Not disclosed; typical county‑level advocacy contracts range from $500 k to $1.5 M total. • Submission deadline: 3:00 pm, October 29 2026 (e‑procurement portal). • Key dates: Questions due Oct 16 2026; interview notifications Nov 9 2026; interviews Dec 7 2026. • Required qualifications: ≥4 years relevant experience, account manager with ≥2 years experience, SAM registration. • Contact: Connie Juarez‑Diroll, Chief Legislative Officer ([email protected], (650) 599‑1341).