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Committee authorizes request for qualifications for lobbying services beginning Feb. 2026
Summary
The committee agreed to open a request for qualifications for lobbying services after the current contract and its two extensions expire Jan. 31, 2026, and to consider proposals for work beginning Feb. 1, 2026, rather than automatically extending the incumbent contract.
Committee members discussed the district's next steps for procuring lobbying services after the current contract (original one-year term with two exercised one-year extensions) concluded.
Staff said the present contract has reached its extension limit and staff recommended issuing a request for qualifications for lobbyists to provide services beginning Feb. 1, 2026. Committee members said they have been satisfied with current services but favored inviting other proposals to ensure competitive options and to clarify expectations and contract terms.
Staff said minor clarifications were made to the RFQ language to reflect lessons learned during the previous procurement cycle and that a committee will evaluate incoming proposals before negotiation and a recommendation to the board.
Next steps: staff to publish the RFQ, receive and evaluate proposals, and return a contract recommendation to the full board for approval.
