Government Relations Services

The City of Lodi is seeking a qualified government‑relations consulting firm to provide comprehensive state and/or federal advocacy, policy monitoring, and grant‑support services for a one‑year term (with two optional one‑year extensions). The consultant will develop strategic work and engagement plans, track relevant legislation, advocate on the City’s behalf, identify and assist with grant opportunities, and deliver regular briefings and compliance reporting. Deliverables include an annual strategy/work plan, engagement schedule, monthly status reports, meeting coordination, and lobbying filings. Proposals must be submitted by 12 PM PST on 15 Oct 2026, with questions due by 9 Oct 2026. • Scope: policy monitoring, legislative advocacy, grant identification & assistance, compliance reporting, meeting coordination. • Deliverables: annual work plan, engagement plan, monthly reports, lobbying disclosures, presentations to City Council/Mayor. • Contract term: 1 year, renewable for two additional 1‑year extensions. • Required submission: sealed hard‑copy (original, copy, USB) or electronic PDF to City Clerk and Government Relations staff. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications, experience, approach, grant‑support capability, communication, cost/value. • Budget: modest, fee structure to be proposed by bidder (no explicit ceiling disclosed).