What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe West Valley Water District seeks proposals from qualified onshore U.S. firms for federal lobbyist professional services to advance its legislative, policy, funding, and strategic priorities. The selected consultant will perform offsite work across a one-year contract term to provide legislative tracking, analysis, and advocacy, including monitoring legislative initiatives, offering strategic guidance, preparing hearing correspondence, and maintaining an ongoing list of potential federal grant funds. Firms must register and upload all proposal requirements online via PlanetBids by November 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST. Interested proposers must submit any questions through the PlanetBids Question and Answer tab by November 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST.
Scope of work
- Provide legislative tracking, analysis and advocacy
- Monitor and report legislative initiatives of interest
- Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to maximize policy influence and achieve goals
- Advocate on legislation and issues in response to formal District positions
- Attend legislative and public hearings, testify when requested, and provide relevant information
- Assist with preparation of legislative/regulatory correspondence, written testimony, and talking points
- Provide monthly updates via conference call to the External Affairs Committee and quarterly updates to executive staff
- Fulfill reporting requirements imposed on lobbyists on behalf of the District as required by law
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposal Completeness | 10 points |
| Firm Qualifications | 25 points |
| Methodology and Approach | 45 points |
| Cost - Fees | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience of the firm and key staff performing projects within the past five years that are similar in scope and size
- Possession of all licenses required under local, state or federal law to perform the services
- Department of Industrial Relations registration if performing applicable public works
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications
- Methodology and Approach
- Fee schedule based on a monthly retainer amount
- Resumes of key staff
- Minimum of three (3) references within the last five (5) years
- Proposer Identification Form
- Incumbency Certificate (if corporation)
- Evidence of signature authority
- List of Subcontractors
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids
- Instructions
- Submitted online via PlanetBids. Scanned and uploaded before the deadline. Maximum 20 pages (8-1/2 inch x 11 inch), with a 2-page maximum for each key staff member; cover letter, dividers, cost fees, resumes, and proposal forms do not count toward limit.