Description: WETA is seeking local advocacy services from qualified individuals or firms (Proposers). WETA is seeking to establish a bench of on-call government relations consultants to work directly with the agency in developing strategies that advance local and regional actions beneficial to WETA and its programs. This includes building and renewing political relationships to support WETA's mission of providing and expanding ferry service, monitoring and advising WETA on local ordinances, regional plans, ballot measures, funding programs, and regulations affecting the agency, and developing and implementing a local and regional advocacy strategy to secure continued financial and political support for WETA and its programs. WETA intends to establish a bench of on-call consultants, with one or more selected to represent its interests in one or more of the following categories: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, Solano County, and Regional Agencies. Consultants need not qualify in every category but must demonstrate core competency and established relationships in at least one, and may be selected for any category in which they submit qualifications. For detailed information regarding the required Services, please refer to Part B, Scope of Services. The individual(s) or firm(s) selected pursuant to this RFP (Selected Proposer(s)) will be expected to provide Services for the applicable categories in compliance with applicable local, state laws, rules and regulations.
SpecialDistrict · CA, US
From the first pre-RFP signals to the published RFP and its files.
Agenda packet
137 days before RFP
The FY 2026/27 work plan proposed federal, state, regional, and local advocacy on ferry funding, REEF support, permitting, shipyards, expansion partnerships, and a potential WETA revenue measure.
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 WORK PLAN In addition to the activities detailed above, the proposed budget supports the following Board priorities. Emergency Response Program -- The FY 2026/27 budget continues the Authority's strong commitment to preparing and training for its emergency water transit response mission. The primary objective within the Emergency…
Board Of Directors Board Of Directors Meeting
Agenda packet · Jun 11, 2026
Federal, State, Regional and Local Legislative efforts -- Consistent with the 2026 Legislative Program, staff will focus federal, state, regional and local advocacy on targeted priorities, including: build support for increased federal funding for ferries in the next Surface Transportation Re-Authorization Bill; advocate for state funding to support SF…
San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority Final Budget 2026-2027
Capital improvement plan · 2026
Board meeting
137 days before RFP
Chair Wunderman recorded the formation of a two-member committee to examine future SF Bay Ferry funding options with staff and report to the Board and public.
didn't. So, because we're a growing agency, so we're thinking about next year and the and you know, how do we achieve the the vision of of you know, having the system we we'd like to see in place. So, um I am appointing a committee of two to take a look at this question of the future funding for SF Bay Ferry. And I'm appointing the vice chair, Monique…
SF Bay Ferry Board of Directors Board of Directors Meeting
Board meeting · Jun 11, 2026
Agenda packet
70 days before RFP
SF Bay Ferry applied for a $250,000 OBAG 4 grant for the Richmond Ferry Terminal Integrated Access and Electrification Study and proposed committing a $63,000 match if awarded.
SUBJECT: Richmond Ferry Terminal Integrated Access and Electrification Study - Resolution of Local Support Recommendation Adoption of Resolution of Local Support Background On August 17th, 2026 San Francisco Bay Ferry applied for the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Coordinated Call for Projects for MTC One Bay Area Grant 4 (OBAG 4) funding. The…
San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting
Agenda packet
31 days before RFP
The agenda proposed Board endorsement of the Regional Transit Measure for the November 3, 2026 ballot to support future ferry funding beyond 2034.
The operation of San Francisco Bay Ferry services is primarily funded through regional transportation measures. Historically, Bay Area regional transportation measures have been funded through increases in bridge tolls. Bridge toll funds are capped, do not grow with inflation, and have reduced buying power over time. Because of this, new revenue is needed…
RFP published
Proposals due (23 days left)
Agenda packet · Sep 25, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting
Agenda packet · Sep 25, 2026
and help climate goals. Staff recommends the board formally endorse the RTM. Uh, if the board decides to approve, this endors
Weta Board Of Directors Board Meeting
Board meeting · Sep 25, 2026
Decision makers connected to this RFP from San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority.
Adjacent opportunities open for bidding right now.
Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation
Special DistrictNY
Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
Provide consulting and advocacy services to assist WROTB with its legislative and regulatory interests in New York State.
CityCA
Posted
Oct 23, 2026
Nov 30, 2026
The City of Santa Clara is soliciting Legislative Advocacy Services under solicitation 26-27-42. The City’s policy describes legislative advocacy as advancing its goals and positions through legislative review and advocacy at regional, state, and federal levels. The public solicitation page lists a November 30, 2026 closing date, but its detailed description and bid documents are restricted to registered members.
California State University San Bernardino
Higher EducationCA
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Nov 20, 2026
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to obtain competitive proposals from qualified federal advocacy firms to support California State University, San Bernardino in advancing its federal education, workforce, research, student-support, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, allied healthcare, entrepreneurship, and other University priorities. CSU intends to award a contract to the responsive and responsible Proposer whose proposal receives the highest total evaluation score and is determined to provide the best value to the University in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in this solicitation. CSU reserves the right to award without further discussions, or to conduct clarifications, discussions, negotiations, interviews, presentations, or a best and final offer process as permitted by law and this solicitation. CSUSB is soliciting proposals from experienced federal advocacy firms to provide strategic legislative and executive-branch advocacy services in Washington, D.C. and as otherwise needed to advance the University’s federal priorities. The selected firm will work with the President, Cabinet, Government, Tribal and Community Relations staff, faculty program leads, and designated University representatives. The selected firm is expected to support engagement with the Legislative Branch and Executive Branch, including the White House, the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education, Homeland Security, Labor, the Office of Management and Budget, and other federal departments or agencies as directed by CSUSB. References to the Department of Defense include any successor or reorganized agency with responsibility for the applicable program or function. All questions, interpretations, and requests for clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted through the PlanetBids event no later than the deadline identified in the Schedule of Events. Official responses and addenda will be issued through PlanetBids. Communications outside PlanetBids concerning substantive solicitation matters are not authorized and shall not be binding. For purposes of this solicitation, “Proposer” means an entity submitting a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals. The selected Proposer will be referred to as the Contractor in the resulting Agreement. Technical questions concerning vendor registration, account access, file uploads, or platform errors should be directed to the PlanetBids technical support resources identified in the PlanetBids event. Substantive questions about this solicitation must be submitted through PlanetBids.
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Mgt District
Special DistrictCA
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Dec 4, 2026
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (District) is releasing this Request For Proposals (RFP) to solicit bids from experienced lobbyists to provide legislative lobbying services representing the District. The District is in need of an independent contractor to assist the District in influencing legislative matters in favor of the District’s mission to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the Sacramento region for the benefit of public health. Please see Attachment #1, “Scope of Services” in the RFP for additional information on services required.
