Opportunity
Sacramento Opengov #2026-GEN-0078
Sacramento County Solicits Ballot Measure Planning Advisory Services for Potential 2028 Revenue Measure
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
2026-GEN-0078
NAICS
541910, 541611, 541820
Sacramento County's Office of Budget & Debt Management is seeking experienced firms to provide ballot measure planning advisory services in preparation for a potential 2028 revenue enhancement ballot measure. - Government Buyer: - Sacramento County, Office of Budget & Debt Management - Scope of Services: - Project management for ballot measure planning - Public opinion research, including at least two statistically relevant surveys of registered voters - Community outreach and engagement, including up to ten public outreach meetings (hybrid format) - Development of multilingual educational materials - Targeted outreach to businesses and community groups - Assistance with legal compliance and ballot language preparation - Preparation of reports and presentations for the Board of Supervisors - Post-ballot activities and ongoing advisory support - Requirements: - Minimum five years of experience in similar local government projects - Staff with expertise in polling, outreach, and public presentations - Ability to conduct outreach in multiple languages and use diverse media (social, radio) - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; open to qualified firms with relevant experience - The contract may last up to five years and six months, with an initial 12-month term and four optional one-year extensions
Description
Sacramento County is seeking proposals from firms for ballot measure planning advisory services. The goal is to understand resident and business community opinions and ensure voters are accurately informed about potential ballot measures to enhance County revenues. The project involves research and preparation for a ballot measure no earlier than 2028, including exploring various voter-approved revenue mechanisms such as tax and bond measures. The County desires to assess the support that may be achieved for each type of ballot measure to increase revenues.