State Advocacy Services

Orange County Fire Authority seeks a qualified firm to provide comprehensive state‑level legislative and regulatory advocacy services supporting its fire‑and‑emergency response mission. The contractor will develop and execute advocacy strategies, monitor and report on relevant legislation and budget matters, maintain relationships with state officials, and manage lobbying compliance and grant‑seeking activities. The work includes regular reporting, participation in OCFA meetings, and coordination of Sacramento advocacy trips, with a three‑year base term and two optional one‑year extensions. • Develop and execute state legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies for OCFA. • Provide weekly and monthly reporting, legislative matrices, and annual summaries. • Maintain lobbying disclosures, grant research/writing, and stakeholder engagement in Sacramento. • Attend OCFA meetings, support board committees, and coordinate advocacy travel. • Deliver a three‑year contract (possible extensions) with a required Sacramento office presence.