South Coast Water District Staff Report Federal Legislative Advocacy - Professional Services Agreement with Barker Leavitt, PLLC 2026-05-18
Board approved 2024–2026 federal advocacy contract
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Description
In June 2024, South Coast Water District approved a two-year professional services agreement with Barker Leavitt, PLLC for federal legislative advocacy, valued at $211,200 plus up to $16,000 in reimbursable expenses. The contract supports securing federal grants and legislative support for the Doheny Desalination and other water infrastructure 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 (authorized June 2024)
Renewal Info
Initial two-year agreement authorized in June 2024 with fixed monthly fee and capped reimbursable expenses; current 2026 staff report proposes a subsequent two-year agreement with the same rate structure and no fee increase.
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