City of Newport Beach PlanetBids #27-08

Newport Beach government relations and advocacy services

The City of Newport Beach is seeking a government-relations consultant to advance City priorities with State and County officials. - Government buyer: City of Newport Beach, Finance Department / Purchasing Division, Orange County, California. - Requested service: State and local government relations and advocacy, including advice on advocacy strategy and legislative priorities; representation before State and County officials and agencies; legislation and regulation monitoring and analysis; and support for policy initiatives involving State-licensed group residential uses, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation. - Prepare legislative materials, issue analyses, briefings, white papers, talking points, and correspondence; arrange meetings for City officials; attend periodic meetings; and provide monthly progress reports. - No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Term: Proposed two-year contract, with options for two additional one-year renewals. - Notable requirements: Proposals must account for required workers’ compensation, employers’ liability, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance. Proposers must disclose exceptions and self-insured retentions, and include insurance costs in pricing. - Named prospective vendors: California Consulting, LLC; CityGreen Consulting, LLC; CPRA Strategies, Inc.; Floral Park Consulting LLC; Fluence Inc.; GSA Contract Services, LLC; HaltingWinter; Hout Construction Services, Inc. DBA Hout Engineering; Leal & Trejo APC; Majority Advisors LLC; OPR Communications Inc.; Rocket Launch Marketing & Public Relations; Rojas Public Affairs; Rose and Beck, LLC; Silsby Strategic Advisors, Inc.; The Jones Payne Group, Inc.; Todd Priest and Associates; Townsend Public Affairs; and White Brenner LLP. The City may make multiple awards.

Description

The City of Newport Beach is seeking proposals for advocacy services representing its positions on State and County matters to elected and appointed officials. Services will support the City’s authorized legislative platform and strategic plans. The proposed contract term is two years, with options for two additional one-year renewals; the City may make multiple awards. Final contract terms, including compensation and duration, are subject to City and/or City Council approval.

View original listing