South Coast Water District Staff Report State Government Relations Services – Professional Services Agreement to The Gualco Group, Inc. 2026-05-28
District Proposes FY27 State Government Relations Contract
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Description
South Coast Water District staff recommends approving a new professional services agreement with The Gualco Group for up to $91,100 in FY27 to provide state government relations support, including SRF loan coordination and legislative advocacy for the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project. The agreement would run through the end of Fiscal Year 2026/27 at a monthly rate of $7,175 plus reimbursable expenses.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
Not to exceed $86,100 (monthly rate of $7,175 for 12 months) plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $5,000
Vendor
GUALCO GROUP
Agency
South Coast Water District, CA
Contract Type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Document Date
May 26, 2026
Contract Term
Through the end of Fiscal Year 26/27 (12 months at $7,175/month)
Renewal Info
Proposed new one-year professional services agreement for FY26/27, with no explicit renewal options stated in the staff report. This continues prior annual consultant services agreements with the same firm for similar scope.
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