RFP 24-07 Local Government Legislative and Lobbying Services & Community Engagement and Partnership Building Services

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 24-07 seeking comprehensive legislative and community engagement services across two distinct service classes. Class 1 focuses on Local Government Legislative and Lobbying Services, while Class 2 centers on Community Engagement and Partnership Building Services. The district is seeking firms with demonstrated expertise in higher education policy, legislative advocacy, and strategic community partnerships to support its institutional goals. Proposers will be evaluated on multiple criteria including experience, staffing capabilities, work plan quality, and references, with a total possible score of 100 points. Key procurement dates include a questions submission deadline of July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and a proposal submission deadline of August 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Interviews with proposers are scheduled for September 18 and 20, 2024, with a tentative award date of September 24, 2024, and final Board approval anticipated on October 9, 2024. The resulting contract will have an initial term of up to three years, with potential renewal for two additional one-year terms, allowing for a maximum contract duration of five years.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the Notice of Intent to Award indicates multiple firms will be selected across both service classes, including Actum LLC, Balance Public Relations & Strategic Solutions, Mercury Public Affairs, Santa Maria Group, and 3Gens Consulting. The Los Angeles Community College District operates with a substantial 2023-2024 fiscal year budget of $10.4 billion, including $8.5 billion allocated to the "BuildLACCD" capital improvement and construction program. The district serves over 170,000 students across nine colleges in Los Angeles County and is seeking diverse providers with proven success in supporting educational institutions and communities. While an incumbent firm is currently performing these services, the district emphasizes that this information is not relevant to identifying the most advantageous proposal. Proposers must submit one printed original and seven copies of their proposal, along with a Universal USB drive containing an electronic version in Microsoft Word format, and include a Certificate of Insurance with their submission.