Local Government Legislative and Lobbying Services & Community Engagement and Partnership Building Services

The Los Angeles Community College District issued RFP 24‑07 to obtain professional services in two distinct categories: (1) Legislative and lobbying support for local government matters, and (2) Community‑engagement and partnership‑building assistance. The solicitation permits bidders to apply for either class or both, with monthly retainer pricing and a three‑year base term plus up to two one‑year renewals. After the proposal deadline (Aug 2 2024), the District conducted interviews (originally Sep 9‑11 2024, later shifted to Sep 18 & 20 2024) and issued a Notice of Intent to Award on Sep 25 2024 naming five firms that will receive contracts pending Board approval. No monetary ceiling is disclosed; pricing is based on vendor‑submitted rates. Key points: • Scope: Legislative lobbying and community‑engagement services for LACCD’s nine colleges. • Term: 3‑year base, renewable up to 5 years total. • Award: Multiple vendors (Actum LLC, Balance Public Relations & Strategic Solutions, Mercury Public Affairs, Santa Maria Group, 3Gens Consulting). • Process: Open competition, Q&A deadline July 19 2024, proposal deadline Aug 2 2024, interviews Sep 18‑20 2024, intent‑to‑award Sep 25 2024, Board approval tentative Oct 9 2024.