Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

The contract seeks to enable coordinated collaboration among 21 local governments and community organizations through structured public workshops, equity-centered outreach initiatives, and inclusive consensus-building processes. The goal is to foster alignment and collective action across jurisdictional boundaries on sustainability-related priorities, ensuring that historically underrepresented voices are meaningfully integrated into decision-making. The effort emphasizes transparency, equitable participation, and the development of shared strategies that reflect the diverse needs of all stakeholders involved. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services, with a response deadline of August 22, 2026. The work is tied to the Sustainability agency in California, and while specific location details are not provided, performance is expected to occur within the state. The contract requires a demonstrated ability to design and implement inclusive engagement practices that build trust, overcome fragmentation between entities, and yield actionable outcomes. No set-aside provisions are specified, and all eligible entities may respond to the solicitation through the provided online portal.