PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESRECOMMENDED

South Coast Water District Staff Report Federal Legislative Advocacy - Professional Services Agreement with Barker Leavitt, PLLC 2026-05-18

District seeks two-year federal advocacy pact renewal

$8,800 per month for a two-year period for a total of $211,200 ($105,600 per year) plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $16,000 ($8,000 per year)South Coast Water DistrictBARKER LEAVITT PLLCMay 18, 2026

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Description

South Coast Water District staff recommend a new two-year professional services agreement with Barker Leavitt, PLLC for federal legislative advocacy at $8,800 per month, totaling $211,200 plus up to $16,000 in reimbursable expenses. The firm will continue to support federal funding and permitting efforts for the Doheny Ocean Desalination and other capital projects.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$8,800 per month for a two-year period for a total of $211,200 ($105,600 per year) plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $16,000 ($8,000 per year)

Vendor

BARKER LEAVITT PLLC

Agency

South Coast Water District, CA

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 18, 2026

Contract Term

Two-year period (FY27 & FY28)

Renewal Info

Proposed agreement is a new two-year professional services contract for FY27 and FY28 with a fixed monthly fee and a cap on reimbursable expenses; Barker Leavitt is not seeking a rate increase from the prior two-year agreement and is being treated as a sole source provider.

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APPROVED

South Coast Water District (California)$8,800 per month for a two-year period for a total of $211,200 ($105,600 per year), plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $16,000 ($8,000 per year)May 26, 2026

South Coast Water District Staff Report Federal Legislative Advocacy - Professional Services Agreement with Barker Leavitt, PLLC 2026-05-28

RECOMMENDED

South Coast Water District Staff Report Federal Legislative Advocacy - Professional Services Agreement with Barker Leavitt, PLLC 2026-05-18

APPROVED

South Coast Water District (California)$8,800 per month for a two-year period for a total of $211,200 ($105,600 per year) plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $16,000 ($8,000 per year)May 18, 2026

South Coast Water District Agenda Administration and Finance Committee Regular Meeting 2026-05-18

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