State Legislative Advocacy Services

San Mateo County is seeking a legislative advocacy consultant or firm to monitor and analyze state legislation, develop legislative strategies, advocate before state officials, pursue funding opportunities, and provide related reporting and representation.

San Mateo County > County Executive's Office


General
Open (open)
2027-RFP-00130
Oct 29, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 01, 2026 06:00 PM
2 years base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
cjuarez-diroll@smcgov.org
+16505991341
Submission Instructions
Description

San Mateo County seeks an experienced legislative advocacy consultant or firm to support its state legislative agenda. The scope includes monitoring and analyzing legislation, budget trailer bills, regulations, and executive actions; developing the County’s legislative platform and government-relations strategy; advocating before the State Legislature, Governor’s Office, state agencies, and regulatory bodies; drafting position letters and legislative proposals; negotiating amendments; and arranging legislative and agency meetings. The contractor will also build coalitions, identify state funding and grant opportunities, support budget advocacy, provide monthly reports and session-period updates, present to the Board of Supervisors, provide requested training, and complete applicable lobbying registrations and disclosures. The agreement has a two-year term with one County option to extend for up to one additional year. Proposals must include an introduction and executive summary, qualifications, project approach, schedule, innovations, performance measures, firm and team qualifications, references, and a separate fee proposal.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR406Policy Review/Development Services
Smart Codes
legislative advocacygovernment relationspolicy analysis
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 1, 2026-RFP Released
Oct 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Deadline for Questions and Comments
Oct 22, 2026 10:00 PM-Question Response Deadline
Oct 29, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Due Date and Time
Nov 9, 2026-Notification to Selected Interview Candidates
Dec 7, 2026-Interviews (optional)
Interviews are tentative; the solicitation does not specify whether they will be in person or virtual.
Jan 12, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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