Untitled Opportunity

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The City of San Diego is seeking qualified government relations professionals to provide Federal Legislative and Executive Branch Consulting Services and Representation. The primary objective is to advocate effectively for the City’s policy priorities at the federal level, including legislation, direct advocacy with federal officials, and securing funding opportunities such as appropriations requests and federal grants. The contractor will work under the policy direction of the Mayor and collaborate with various City departments to implement the City’s agenda.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

• Organization: City of San Diego
• Location: San Diego, California, US
• Primary Contact: Vanessa Delgado
• Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Bidders must have a proven record of successfully performing consulting work for a city or public agency of similar size.
• Funding Success: Demonstrated success in securing funding and achieving legislative objectives is essential.
• Electronic Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal, with an authorized electronic signature.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Government Relations Expertise: Strong understanding of federal legislative and executive processes.
• Advocacy Skills: Ability to engage with federal officials and navigate funding opportunities.
• Collaboration: Experience working with multiple departments within a governmental structure.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Key Deliverables: Advocacy strategies, legislative proposals, funding requests, and progress reports.
• Reporting Requirements: Regular updates to the Mayor and relevant City departments on advocacy efforts and funding opportunities.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Technical Approach: The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed advocacy strategies.
• Past Performance: Track record of success in similar roles.
• Price: Cost-effectiveness of the proposal.
  The evaluation process will prioritize a best-value approach rather than strictly lowest-price technically acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications: Preferred certifications in government relations or public policy.
• Experience Types: Experience with federal grants and appropriations processes.
• Additional Capabilities: Familiarity with specific legislative issues relevant to the City of San Diego.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP, highlighting the critical information necessary for potential bidders to assess their fit for this opportunity.