Bid No. B250012

California State University, Sacramento is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive federal lobbying and advocacy services through Request for Proposals (RFP) Bid No. B250012, posted February 9, 2026, with a proposal deadline of March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The procurement encompasses federal advocacy support including representation before Congress, federal agencies, and the Executive Branch; strategic counsel on federal policy matters; legislative and regulatory analysis; relationship management; and federal funding strategy. Key deliverables and objectives include monitoring and analyzing federal developments, supporting the University's positioning within the federal policy landscape, and serving as a strategic partner with demonstrated expertise in federal advocacy and legislative affairs. Interested vendors must complete online registration through PlanetBids and contact Sebastian Head, Director of Procurement and Contract Services, at sebastian.head@csus.edu to request the full RFP document. Qualified firms should register under one or more of the following category codes: 91800 (Consulting Services), 96100 (Miscellaneous Professional Services), or 91826 (Communications: Public Relations Consulting). The advertisement does not specify detailed evaluation criteria beyond the demonstrated expertise in federal advocacy and legislative affairs required of prospective vendors.

The solicitation document does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond to this opportunity, nor does it reference disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are disclosed in the initial advertisement. Similarly, the contract value, award amount, or budget range is not specified in this preliminary solicitation document, and interested bidders must obtain the complete RFP details from the procurement contact to review pricing terms, funding sources, and potential contract values.