STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California seeks a consultant (or consortium) to provide comprehensive state legislative advocacy services. The contractor will represent the District before the California Legislature, Governor’s Office, and relevant state agencies, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, develop advocacy strategies, and produce regular reporting and briefing materials. The contract is a one‑year base term with up to four optional one‑year extensions (maximum five‑year duration). Minimum qualifications include a Sacramento office, five years of relevant experience, and principals with at least ten years of direct engagement with the California Legislature and state agencies. The solicitation requires a fixed monthly rate, mandatory insurance coverage, and a commitment to use Small Business/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises for at least 25 % of effort. • Provide legislative representation, lobbying, and outreach on water‑policy, energy, and environmental issues. • Deliver monthly legislative updates, bill tracking, strategy memoranda, and meeting support. • Maintain compliance with California lobbying rules, insurance requirements, and S/​DVBE participation reporting.