FEDERAL LOBBYIST SERVICES

This solicitation sought a qualified firm to provide federal lobbying services on behalf of the Los Angeles Community College District. The work includes advising the District on federal legislation and grant opportunities, preparing advocacy materials, scheduling meetings with members of Congress and federal agency officials, monitoring relevant federal actions, and coordinating federal lobbying with any state‑ or local‑level efforts. The District intended to award the contract to Holland & Knight, LLP after a competitive RFP process with a proposal deadline of November 9 2020. The base contract term runs from January 1 2021 through December 31 2024, with an optional two‑year renewal. No monetary value was disclosed, and the award is subject to Board of Trustees approval. • Scope: Federal lobbying, legislative monitoring, grant identification, and coordination of federal‑level advocacy. • Timeline: Proposal due Nov 9 2020; intent‑to‑award notice Dec 8 2020; contract start Jan 1 2021. • Evaluation: Technical competence, staff qualifications, fee structure, local knowledge, and small‑business certification (optional).