Southern California Regional Rail Authority PlanetBids #L182-27

SCRRA (Metrolink) Solicits State Legislative Representation and Financial Advisory Services

SCRRA (Metrolink) is seeking qualified firms to provide state legislative representation and financial advisory services to support its rail operations and legislative priorities. - Government Buyer: - Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Metrolink Regional Rail System, Contracts & Procurement - Services Requested: - State Legislative Representation Services - Advocacy with the Governor, Legislature, and state agencies - Legislative strategy development, regulatory monitoring, funding analysis - Logistical support for advocacy trips and bill tracking - Reporting and compliance support - Fixed monthly retainer; travel reimbursed separately - Requirement to provide office space in Sacramento for Metrolink staff - Financial Advisory Services - Provision of financial advisory services as requested - Compliance with Federal Transit Administration EEO Program requirements - Contractors with 100+ transit-related employees and significant federal funding must submit a full EEO Program every four years - Contractors with 50-99 employees must maintain an abbreviated EEO Program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with EEO and lobbying restrictions - Ability to provide office space in Sacramento - Services must support Metrolink's legislative and regulatory priorities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Place of Performance: - Sacramento (for legislative representation and office space) - SCRRA offices (for financial advisory services) - Contract Structure: - Initial term of three years, with two additional two-year option periods - Services provided on a fixed monthly retainer, with travel reimbursed separately.

Description

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) is seeking to retain a qualified firm to provide state legislative representation services. The contract period is expected from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with two additional two-year option terms. The services include advising on legislative and regulatory policy priorities, analyzing state funding opportunities, and providing planning and logistical support for Metrolink-related activities in Sacramento. The contractor will advocate on behalf of Metrolink before policymakers and regulatory bodies to implement the Legislative Program and support Metrolink's strategic goals.

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