California eProcure #CFF 7794

First 5 California Seeks Federal Advocacy Services for Early Childhood Policy

First 5 California (F5CA), a state agency focused on early childhood development, is seeking a contractor to provide federal advocacy services to advance policies benefiting children prenatal to age five and their families across California. - Government Buyer: - First 5 California (California Children and Families Commission) - Contracts and Procurement Office - Products/Services Requested: - Federal advocacy and legislative engagement services - Engage with California's congressional delegation, U.S. Senators, the White House, and key federal agencies - Monitor and analyze federal legislation, appropriations, and regulatory actions impacting early childhood - Develop policy briefs, legislative analyses, position letters, testimony, talking points, and briefing documents - Provide regular written reports and strategic counsel to F5CA leadership - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor will act as a strategic partner, collaborating closely with F5CA staff - Mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation - Services must align with F5CA's Strategic Plan and Policy Agenda - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified advocacy organizations, consultants, and firms - Estimated contract value is up to $300,000 over approximately three years - Place of performance and contracting office: First 5 California, 2399 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 120, Sacramento, CA 95833

Description

First 5 California (F5CA) is seeking qualified organizations to provide federal advocacy services that support the healthy development and well-being of children prenatal to age five and their families across California. The selected contractor will provide federal legislative and budget monitoring, policy analysis, relationship-building with California's congressional delegation and relevant federal agencies, development of advocacy materials, and strategic counsel. The work aims to advance and protect early childhood policies and investments, elevating California's priorities in federal legislative, budget, and administrative processes. The contract term is approximately three years with a maximum value of $300,000, starting upon Department of General Services approval in summer 2026.

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