City of South San Francisco Legislative Advocacy and Strategic Grant Services RFP 2026-RFP-059
City of South San FranciscoCity · South San Francisco, CA- Due
- May 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Megan Wooley-Ousdahl
- (650) 829-6619
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Summary
The City of South San Francisco is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-RFP-059 for comprehensive legislative advocacy and strategic grant writing services.
The City seeks firms to provide State and Federal representation, acting as a strategic extension of City staff to influence legislation and secure congressionally directed spending. The scope also includes identifying, positioning, and securing grant funding for high-priority capital projects, public safety infrastructure, and critical community and housing initiatives. The selected firm(s) will build upon the City's decade-long history of lobbying, which includes successes like the passage of SB 390. Proposals are due by May 23, 2026, at 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA. A Notice of Interest is due by May 2, 2026.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/252950/e76e243a-c16f-4bec-9e0f-
- Government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/252950/7ef0f424-739a-4b26-b6f4-
- Https://api.procurement.opengov.com/api/v1/attachments/1776260
- Submit to
- 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA, 94080
- Scope location
- South San Francisco, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of South San Francisco?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA, 94080. For questions, contact Megan Wooley-Ousdahl.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of South San Francisco in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Megan Wooley-Ousdahl at (650) 829-6619. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/252950/e76e243a-c16f-4bec-9e0f-..., government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/252950/7ef0f424-739a-4b26-b6f4-..., https://api.procurement.opengov.com/. Review the full document from City of South San Francisco for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: South San Francisco, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.