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Upcoming RFP Notification: 2026 State Lobbying Services

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Valley Water is issuing an advance notification for an upcoming Request for Proposals under solicitation number VW0683 to secure an experienced government relations consultant for 2026 state lobbying services. The agency intends to publish the formal solicitation documents on or before March 30, 2026, at which point qualified firms will be notified and able to download the necessary materials. This opportunity is managed by the Consultant Contracts Services Unit of the Santa Clara Valley Water District in California. There is no bid bond required for this procurement. Interested parties can coordinate with the primary point of contact, Helen Hoang, regarding this upcoming requirement.

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Valley Water to issue 2026 RFP for state lobbying consultant; no bid bond required.

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California → Consultant Contracts Services Unit #820 Department of Santa Clara Valley Water District

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

5750 Almaden Expressway San Jose, California 95118, CA, USA

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AgencyCalifornia → Consultant Contracts Services Unit #820 Department of Santa Clara Valley Water District

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OfficeCA, USA

Organization / AgencyCalifornia → Consultant Contracts Services Unit #820 Department of Santa Clara Valley Water District

Office AddressCA, USA

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Scope: Upcoming RFP Notification: VW0683 2026 State Lobbying Services
This is an advance notification to inform firms of an upcoming RFP for 2026 State Lobbying Services
Valley Water intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to retain the services of an experienced and qualified government relations Consultant to provide state lobbying services.
Upon publishing of the RFP on or before March 30, 2026, firms will be notified and can view and download the solicitation documents.
Notes: Tentative date for publishing this solicitation: On or before end of March 30, 2026
Bid Bond: 0.00%

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