Public Comment & Stakeholder Engagement Coordination

The contract focuses on facilitating public outreach, gathering and analyzing stakeholder feedback, and coordinating activities throughout the rulemaking process for changes to sport fishing regulations in California. The work involves engaging with diverse groups including anglers, conservation organizations, tribal entities, and the general public to ensure transparent and inclusive input is collected and considered during regulatory development. The contractor will be responsible for designing and implementing effective communication strategies, organizing public meetings or forums, managing comment collection systems, and synthesizing feedback into actionable insights for decision-makers. This subcontract is linked to the Fish and Game Commission under NAICS code 541611, which corresponds to administrative management and general management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, and the place of performance is within California, though specific city or zip details are not provided. The work will support regulatory initiatives aimed at balancing recreational fishing access with conservation goals, requiring a high level of coordination, data analysis, and public engagement expertise. All activities must align with state procedures and timelines governing rulemaking, with output expected to inform official regulatory decisions.