State & Local Government Relations & Advocacy Services

The City of Newport Beach is seeking qualified advocacy firms to represent the City's position on State and County matters to elected and appointed officials. The primary objective is to support the City's legislative platform and strategic plans through State Legislative Advocacy and Local Advocacy services. The contract is structured as an on-call service agreement with a total compensation limit of 100,000 dollars. The initial term is for two years, with an option to extend for two additional one-year renewals, potentially running through June 30, 2028. The selection process follows a multi-step evaluation. Proposals must first earn a minimum score of 70% from a rating panel to advance to a cost analysis phase, with an optional third step involving panel interviews. Award criteria include a heavy emphasis on the qualifications of key personnel, which account for 25% of the evaluation. Selected vendors must maintain a City of Newport Beach business license, provide proof of insurance, and comply with the California Political Reform Act of 1974. Administrative requirements include monthly invoicing with detailed task descriptions and a payment term of 30 calendar days upon approval. Proposers must certify they are not debarred from federal transactions and have no conflicts of interest with City officials. All specific project work is managed via a Letter Proposal process that defines the scope, assigned personnel, estimated hours, and costs for each task.