This contract awards professional lobbying and advocacy services to support the Los Angeles Community College District’s state‑level legislative, budget, and policy initiatives. The work is organized into three optional classes—legislative & advocacy consulting, state budget advocacy consulting, and statewide & district advocacy consulting—allowing the District to select any combination of services. The award was announced via a Notice of Intent to Award on December 8 2020, naming MGI Advocacy Inc. and Resolute Company as the intended contractors. The base contract term runs from 1 Jan 2021 through 31 Dec 2024, with a possible two‑year extension. Proposals were due on 9 Nov 2020, and the District will evaluate and award after Board approval on 16 Dec 2020.
• Scope: legislative monitoring, budget analysis, advocacy strategy, testimony, and reporting for California higher‑education policy.
• Awarded vendors: MGI Advocacy Inc. and Resolute Company (multiple‑award).
• Term: 4‑year base period (2021‑2024) with optional 2‑year extension; pricing expected on an hourly/fee‑schedule basis.