Legislative Advocacy and Government Relations Services

The City of Santa Clara is seeking a consultant to provide legislative and regulatory advocacy, governmental relations, policy monitoring, and grant-funding support, primarily at the California state level.

City of Santa Clara > Purchasing Division


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Open
26-27-42
Dec 01, 2026 01:00 AM
Oct 23, 2026 09:18 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
mandersen@santaclaraca.gov
1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City seeks a consultant to represent and advise it on state legislative and regulatory matters, develop strategies to advance the City's annual policy priorities, and monitor legislation, regulations, and the state budget process. Work includes providing regular written and oral analysis, tracking implementation of enacted laws, coordinating support or opposition letters, and establishing an active presence at the State Capitol.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR406Policy Review/Development Services
Smart Codes
legislative advocacygovernment relations consultinglegislative monitoring and analysis
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 23, 2026-RFP Released
Nov 06, 2026 10:00 PM-Deadline for Questions
Dec 01, 2026 01:00 AM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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