Opportunity
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District Bonfire #OT-PS-26-001
Federal Advocacy Services for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART)
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
OT-PS-26-001
NAICS
541820
This opportunity is for federal advocacy services for the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART), a California special district overseeing passenger and freight rail in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. - Government Buyer: - Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) - Scope of Services: - Federal legislative advocacy and strategy development in Washington, DC - Representation of SMART's interests in passenger commuter and inter-city rail, non-motorized transportation, and freight rail - Engagement with federal agencies and entities, including: - The White House - U.S. Congress - Department of Transportation (FTA, FRA, FHWA, Build America Bureau) - Department of Homeland Security - Department of the Interior - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Surface Transportation Board - Railroad Retirement Board - General Services Administration (GSA) - Notable Requirements: - Submission of certifications (EEO, Drug Free Workplace, Civil Rights, Anti-Lobbying) - Proof of registration under the Lobbying Disclosure Act - Conflict of interest declarations - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named in this solicitation - The contract includes a three-year base period with two one-year option periods
Description
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) is seeking proposals from qualified legislative advocacy firms to represent its legislative policy interests at the Federal level in Washington, DC. The selected consultant will develop strategies to promote actions beneficial to SMART, focusing on passenger commuter and inter-city rail, non-motorized interests, and freight rail interests. The scope includes advocacy with various federal agencies, departments, and interest groups such as the White House, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and multiple federal departments. The contract has a 3-year base with two 1-year options, starting January 1, 2027, and funding may include Local Funds.