Legislative & Budget Monitoring and Analysis

The contract requires comprehensive monitoring and analysis of California’s state legislative sessions and budget proposals with a specific focus on their fiscal implications for early childhood programs. The successful bidder will be responsible for tracking legislative developments in real time, assessing how proposed policies and funding decisions affect early childhood services, and delivering timely, actionable briefings to key stakeholders. This work demands deep subject matter expertise in state budgeting processes, early childhood policy, and fiscal impact analysis to ensure accurate and relevant insights are provided to support decision making. The contract is structured as a subcontract under First 5 California, the state agency dedicated to improving outcomes for young children and their families. It is posted under NAICS code 541611, indicating it falls within management and scientific consulting services. The solicitation was issued on May 6, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026, offering interested parties a limited window to submit proposals. While the place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, the work is expected to be centered on California state government activities and require ongoing engagement with state-level policymakers and program administrators.