Opportunity
California eProcure #10219568
Federal Governmental Relations Consultant Services for Flood Management and Environmental Projects
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
10219568
NAICS
541820
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), under the California Natural Resources Agency, is seeking a Federal Governmental Relations Consultant to support its flood management and environmental restoration initiatives. - Buyer: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Flood Planning & Improvements - No specific OEMs or product vendors are involved; this is a professional services solicitation - Service requested: Federal Governmental Relations Consultant Services - Support for federal advocacy related to flood management, environmental restoration, and multi-benefit water projects - Tasks include securing federal funding, developing federal funding programs, authorizations and appropriations requests, coalition development, meeting facilitation, legislative tracking, and documentation - Consultant must have at least five years of experience with federal and local agencies and be registered for lobbying activities with the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives - Work location: Washington, D.C. metropolitan area - Notable requirements: - Deep knowledge of California and federal flood management legislation - Experience working with Congressional members, committees, and staff - Annual work programs and quarterly reporting required - Contract term: Three years, anticipated to start in October 2026
Description
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking a Federal Governmental Relations Consultant to assist with planning, designing, and executing federal flood and flood management related multi-purpose water resources and environmental projects. The consultant will also help secure federal funding for flood management activities and related projects, amend federal policies and laws related to flood management and flood insurance, improve sub-seasonal to seasonal precipitation forecasting, and strengthen cooperative efforts with federal agencies. The anticipated term of the agreement is three years.