RFP 25-26-57 Annual Contract for Federal Lobbying Services

Location: California
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Due: Sep 10, 2026
Agency: City of Visalia
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
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RFP 25-26-57 Annual Contract for Federal Lobbying Services

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Finance & Information Technology
Purchasing Division
July 31, 2026
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP-25-26-57
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR FEDERAL LOBBYING SERVICES
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Visalia Purchasing Division, 707 W. Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA
93291, until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, for an Annual Contract for Federal Lobbying Services for
the City of Visalia. Information and proposal requirements may be obtained by calling (559) 713-4334, emailing your
request to purchasing@visalia.gov, or may be downloaded by registered users of BidNetDirect.
The City of Visalia is seeking a firm that has a comprehensive approach to lobbying services and will enable the City
to be informed, proactive, and well-represented in regard to present and future federal legislation. The firm must also
have strong relationships with a variety of Federal agencies that oversee regulatory programs that affect the City. The
selected firm should assist in promoting a professional and positive relationship between the City and legislative
members, staff, and federal agency representatives that will actively promote the best interests of the City.
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, an informational proposer conference will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interested
proposers are encouraged to participate in the non-mandatory virtual proposer conference to review the project scope,
procurement process, and proposal requirements. Questions and clarifications discussed during the meeting that may
materially affect proposal preparation will be documented and distributed to all proposers through an addendum, if
necessary. To obtain the link or call-in instructions, please email your contact information to purchasing@visalia.gov.
THE CITY HEREBY AFFIRMATIVELY ENSURES that Minority Business Enterprises and Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice. Individuals and/or
entities submitting bids/proposals to the City of Visalia will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age,
religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information,
marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status in any
consideration leading to the award of contract.
No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits
of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives or benefits from Federal
financial assistance.
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 RUSSIA SANCTIONS: On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive
Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic
Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as
any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of
Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting
prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s
bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for
termination by the State.
The right is reserved by the City of Visalia to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularities or informalities not
affected by law, to evaluate the proposals submitted, and to award the contract according to the proposal which best
serves the interests of said City.
All questions should be directed to the City of Visalia Purchasing Division in writing via email: purchasing@visalia.gov
707 W. Acequia Ave Visalia, CA 93291
P 559.713.4334 W visalia.gov/purchasing
BID NET REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS (OPTIONAL)
The City of Visalia utilizes a regional bid notification system created exclusively for the Purchasing Department within
the area. This system allows the City of Visalia to post all information needed by vendors regarding bids, quotes
(informal), requests for proposals, construction notices, addenda, and awards.
By establishing one centralized bidding and registration system, vendors will now have a single point of contact for
business opportunities throughout our region. The system will save the City of Visalia (and our vendors) time and
money by reducing printing, postage, and mailing costs. All vendors who wish to do business with the City of Visalia
are asked to register on this new system.
Vendors may register online by visiting www.bidnetdirect.com/california/cityofvisalia.
Registration options are the following:
Option #1 is paid registration. This option emails notification of all bids and addenda from all participating agencies.
This option also allows the vendor to view award information and any other information that is posted. Monthly and
yearly pricing options are available.
Option #2 is free registration. This allows the vendor to log in and search (by agency) all bids, addenda, award
information, and any other information that is listed.
If you are already registered on this system, you do NOT have to register again.
The City of Visalia looks forward to providing you with more bid information, less paperwork, and simplifying the entire
bid, proposal and quote processes for everyone involved. We appreciate your cooperation and welcome your
participation. Should you have any questions regarding this new system or registration, please call BidNet at (800)
835-4603 or call the City of Visalia Purchasing Division at (559) 713-4334, email purchasing@visalia.gov or visit our
website at Visalia.gov/Purchasing.
Sincerely,
Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Ave Visalia, CA 93291
P 559.713.4334 W visalia.gov/purchasing
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