San Diego Community Power (SDCP) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide professional Government Affairs services. These Services are sought in order to: (1) build relationships with state elected and appointed officials; (2) advance SDCP legislative priorities; and (3) provide political communication and coalition support. The scope of services includes: 1) Building Relationships with State Elected and Appointed Officials by formulating strategies and tactics to achieve SDCP's legislative and regulatory objectives, developing relationships with key California State Senators and Assembly Members, as well as elected and appointed officials in the Governor's office and key agencies, coordinating meetings with State Legislators and agency department leaders, monitoring actions with State regulatory bodies, boards and commissions, and engaging with federal policy makers as needed; 2) Advancing Legislative Priorities by pursuing legislative and/or policy directives including funding opportunities, identifying bills reflecting SDCP's priorities, analyzing legislation that may impact SDCP, writing and distributing position letters to legislators and committees, actively lobbying and testifying on bills, and tracking federal legislation; 3) Providing Communication and Coalition Support by developing relationships with key community groups, coordinating meetings or events, advising on communication and messaging, and performing functions related to CalCCA priorities. The selected consultant is expected to spend as much time servicing this Agreement as necessary to complete agreed upon activities.