When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 22, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Department Of Water Resources. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced government relations or lobbying firm specializing in water resources. Demonstrated success securing federal funding on behalf of public agencies. Expertise in federal policy advocacy related to flood management and environmental initiatives. Strong relationships with federal regulatory and funding agencies. Proven track record working with California clients or on regional water/environmental projects.

Federal Governmental Relations Services (Closed)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted: June 25th, 2026Deadline: July 22nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

RFP for a firm to provide federal relations services supporting flood management, policy advocacy, and funding acquisition for water resource projects in California.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

RFP available: June 24th, 2026

Technical questions due: July 7th, 2026

Answers to questions disseminated: July 10th, 2026

Proposals due: July 22nd, 2026

Anticipated start date: October 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 7th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Department Of Water Resources

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DESCRIPTION

This solicitation seeks a vendor to provide federal governmental relations services, focusing on the planning, design, and execution of federal flood and multi-purpose water resources and environmental projects. The selected firm will be responsible for securing federal funding for flood management activities and related water resources and environmental projects, as well as amending federal policies, regulations, and laws connected to federal funding for these initiatives.

The scope of work also includes pursuing changes to federal policies concerning floodplain management and flood insurance, securing federal funding to improve sub-seasonal to seasonal (S2S) precipitation forecasting, and strengthening cooperative efforts with relevant federal agencies. All inquiries related to this solicitation must be submitted by July 7, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on July 22, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department Of Water Resources. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced government relations or lobbying firm specializing in water resources
Demonstrated success securing federal funding on behalf of public agencies
Expertise in federal policy advocacy related to flood management and environmental initiatives
Strong relationships with federal regulatory and funding agencies
Proven track record working with California clients or on regional water/environmental projects

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