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Response Deadline11/07/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Sacramento Municipal Utility District is seeking a subcontractor to provide professional state lobbying and government affairs services. The selected contractor will be responsible for monitoring state legislation and regulatory activity, advocating for specific policy positions with state legislators, and developing strategic initiatives to influence policy at the state level. To ensure compliance with legal requirements, the provider must be registered as a lobbyist in accordance with California FPPC law and is expected to deliver ongoing representation along with periodic reports on all legislative activities. This subcontract opportunity, categorized under NAICS code 541820, was posted on October 16, 2026, with a response deadline of November 7, 2026. Interested parties can find further details and submission guidelines through the Procurement Department of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District via the PlanetBids portal.

General Info

Sacramento Municipal Utility District seeks a registered lobbyist for state government affairs services.

Agency

California → Procurement Department of Sacramento Municipal Utility District

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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NONE

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This scope was carved out of RITM0134611.AM.

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State Lobbying Services

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PostedOct 16

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Response DeadlineNov 7

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AgencyCalifornia → Procurement Department of Sacramento Municipal Utility District

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Performs professional lobbying and advocacy services for prime contractors on Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) state lobbying projects. Monitors state legislation and regulatory activity, advocates for policy positions with state legislators, and develops strategies to influence state-level policy. Requires registration as a lobbyist per California FPPC law. Delivers ongoing representation and periodic reports on legislative activity.

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