Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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The Contra Costa Transportation Authority seeks a consultant for state legislative advocacy services focused on transportation policy, funding, and infrastructure. The contract is for 2 years with a budget up to $180,000, involving legislative assistance, monitoring, advocacy, coordination, and strategy development.
Task 1 – State Legislative AssistanceProactively provide counsel and assistance to CCTA regarding issues in front of the State Legislature related to: transportation funding, transportation policy, infrastructure finance and project delivery, congestion management, transportation-related land use, climate change and clean air issues, and initiatives that could affect the conduct of pilot demonstration programs in Contra Costa related to connected and autonomous vehicles. Suggest, develop, and help implement legislation supporting CCTA’s objectives. Arrange meetings with key officials, legislators, and stakeholders for CCTA Commissioners and staff, including preparation and active facilitation of those meetings. Coordinate and support up to two advocacy trips per year to Sacramento, including meeting scheduling, logistics, and preparation of briefing materials for participants.Advise staff and Commissioners on effective lobbying strategies, as appropriate.Task 2 – Legislative Monitoring and ReviewMonitor pending legislation before the State Legislature and report to CCTA on the status and impact of legislation affecting CCTA and its programs. Identify and recommend priority legislation for monitoring each session, including proposals that may impact our organization’s policy objectives. Provide analysis and position recommendations (support, oppose, or watch) for selected bills, with written updates and strategic input throughout the legislative process.Monitor key agencies such as the California Transportation Commission (CTC), California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Strategic Growth Council, and Caltrans. Propose positions and actions for CCTA to take in support of its policy goals.Task 3 – Legislative AdvocacyEnsure that CCTA maintains a consistent and visible presence at the Capitol and at relevant agencies, including: maintaining regular contact with the Office of the Governor; key members of the Legislature, their staff, and committee staff; state agencies and departments; and advocacy organizations. Act as a liaison to the Senate and Assembly Transportation Committees, the Office of the Governor, Caltrans, CARB and the CTC. Provide timely responses to legislative requests for information on CCTA initiatives or legislation affecting CCTA. Represent CCTA’s interests with testimony before the Legislature or in individual meetings with legislators and staff, as directed. Remain up to date with the CCTA’s legislative platform, Board actions, and positions on legislation and proposals by state agencies. Build alliances and coalitions with like-minded agencies and advocates to advance CCTA’s interests.Task 4 – Legislative CoordinationCoordinate legislative initiatives with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Contra Costa County, the Self-Help County Coalition, local and regional transportation providers, and other agencies as-needed. Coordinate legislative initiatives and coalitions with legislative advocates of relevant public agencies to promote common goals, take joint positions when helpful, and avoid duplication. Proactively share such opportunities for collaboration with CCTA.Task 5 – Annual State Legislative ProgramAssist CCTA in developing its Annual State Legislative Program, an overall state transportation legislative and appropriations strategy, in coordination with other city and regional transportation agencies. Provide counsel regarding CCTA’s overall advocacy strategy at the state level.Task 6 – Other Legislative ServicesProvide other legislative services, as needed. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: Yes Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Finance Address: 2999 Oak Road, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 County: Contra Costa Other Details: CCTA has budgeted for consultant services for state-level legislative advocacy work at an hourly reimbursable rate or monthly fixed rate, plus expenses. CCTA anticipates a contract will be awarded for a 2-year term.The total cost of the contract will not exceed $180,000 for the initial two years. A portion of the first year’s activity was included in the Authority’s adopted Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Sufficient funds will be included in future budgets to cover the cost of this contract.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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