State and Local Government Relations and Advocacy Services

The City of Newport Beach is seeking a consultant to provide state and county government relations and advocacy services, including legislative monitoring, policy analysis, and representation of the City's positions.

City of Newport Beach > Finance Department


General
Open
27-08
Dec 04, 2026 09:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 04:34 PM
2 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
stormey@newportbeachca.gov
+19496443087
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City seeks a qualified advocacy and government relations consultant to advise staff and officials on strategies for advancing the City's interests with state and county elected officials, agencies, and staff. Services include representing the City's authorized positions; monitoring and analyzing legislation, regulations, and policy matters; drafting legislation and amendments; and keeping the City informed about relevant government actions and programs. The consultant will also participate in periodic meetings, provide monthly progress reports, arrange meetings for City officials, and prepare analyses, briefing papers, talking points, correspondence, and other advocacy materials as requested. The proposed term is two years, with two optional one-year extensions. Proposals must include a separate Cost File covering the full proposed term. The City may make multiple awards.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR406Policy Review/Development Services
Smart Codes
government relations consultinglegislative advocacy servicespublic policy analysis
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 5, 2026-RFP Published
Nov 18, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 23, 2026-Questions and Answers Posted
Dec 04, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Due
Jan 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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