Lodi Civicplus #132

City of Lodi Government Relations Services

The City of Lodi is seeking a government relations firm to support state and/or federal advocacy and policy work. - Government buyer: City of Lodi, City Clerk’s Office, California. - Services requested: State, federal, or combined government relations, including legislative and regulatory monitoring and analysis, policy advice, advocacy, and engagement with government officials and agencies. - Funding support: Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant applications. - Deliverables: Annual strategy and work plan, engagement plan, monthly status reports, meeting coordination and briefings, presentations, and required lobbying disclosures and regulatory filings. - Requirements: Proposers should demonstrate relevant public-agency and legislative experience. At least three references from the past five years are required, including one from a similar government agency. Fees may be proposed monthly or annually; anticipated cost increases must be disclosed. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, service providers, or vendors are named in the opportunity. This is a professional services procurement, not a product purchase. - Contract term: One initial year, with two optional one-year extensions, for a potential total of three years. The City indicates that its budget is limited.

Description

The City of Lodi is seeking proposals and fee information from qualified government relations firms to provide state, federal, or combined state and federal government relations services. Work includes monitoring and analyzing policy, legislative, budgetary, and regulatory matters; advocacy and meeting coordination; identifying funding opportunities and supporting grant applications; and reporting and lobbying compliance. Required deliverables include an annual strategy and work plan, an engagement plan, monthly status reports, meeting coordination, and regulatory filings. Proposals are due October 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.

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