Federal Advocacy and Government Relations Services

The City of Porterville is seeking a qualified firm to provide three years of federal advocacy, governmental relations, legislative monitoring, and federal funding assistance.

City of Porterville


General
Open
26/27-SR2027
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 18, 2026 03:00 PM
3 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
lgarcia@ci.porterville.ca.us
+15597827451
291 North Main Street, Porterville, CA, USA
Description

The City of Porterville is soliciting proposals from a qualified firm to provide comprehensive federal advocacy and governmental relations services. The selected consultant will represent the City before Congress, federal agencies, and other federal entities; develop and update a federal advocacy strategy; monitor legislation, regulations, executive actions, and funding opportunities; coordinate meetings and advocacy visits; prepare legislative analyses, position letters, briefing materials, testimony, grant support letters, and monthly activity reports; and advise City leadership on federal policy matters. The scope also includes identifying and pursuing federal appropriations, competitive grants, discretionary funding, loans, and other financial assistance for transportation, aviation, water and wastewater infrastructure, economic development, public safety, parks, housing, workforce development, agricultural technology, and related municipal priorities. Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of relevant public-agency experience, experience representing California governmental entities, a registered federal lobbying practice, measurable federal outcomes, and established relationships with congressional and federal stakeholders. The agreement is anticipated to have an initial three-year term. Proposals must include qualifications, project team information, relevant experience, methodology, communication and reporting approach, references, certifications, conflicts and litigation disclosures, exceptions, current client information, and a separate cost proposal covering a monthly retainer, rates, reimbursable expenses, additional services, and fee escalation.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR408Program Management/Support Services
Smart Codes
federal lobbying servicesgovernment relations consultinggrant funding assistance
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 18, 2026-Open Date
Sep 2, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 18, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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