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State and Federal Legislative Advocacy
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Statement of Issue:
Following an extensive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, staff identified two consultants, Kahn, Soares & Conway LLP and Stapleton & Associates to provide State and Federal legislative advocacy services, respectively. Staff seeks additional input from the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, prior to placing both contracts on the August 18, 2026, City Council agenda for further consideration.
Financial Impact:
Funds are budgeted in the FY26-27 Operating Budget under business unit 10030101.69365. Funds for future years will be included in their respective years' budgets.
Recommended Action:
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Based on the RFP process as defined by the City's purchasing policies and the panel's rankings, staff proposes to recommend to the City Council to approve a 3-year professional services agreement for state legislative advocacy services with Kahn, Soares & Conway LLP and a 3-year professional services agreement for federal legislative advocacy services with Stapleton & Associates. Provide feedback to staff.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The City of Huntington Beach issued an RFP on May 21, 2026, for well-qualified firms to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services in support of the City Council's policies and priorities. Firms were asked to submit proposals for either or both the Federal and State legislative advocacy services.
The RFP asked firms to detail their qualifications and their proposed approach to the scope of work, which includes work with the City to establish legislative priorities, advocate on the City's behalf to federal and state legislative bodies and agencies, conduct legislative research and analysis, support the City in Washington, D.C. and/or Sacramento, and support the City's financial outlook by advocating for federal appropriations and grant funding.
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