The City of Fresno (City), California, is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide professional state lobbying consultant services. The selected consultant will represent the City’s interests before the California State Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and all relevant state agencies and departments. The City’s goal is to secure legislative, regulatory, and budgetary outcomes that advance Fresno’s priorities, including but not limited to economic development, public safety, infrastructure, transportation, housing, and community well-being. The selected lobbying consultant will be expected to maintain a close, transparent, and proactive reporting relationship with the City’s administration. Regular and effective communication is essential to ensure that the consultant’s efforts are fully aligned with the City’s legislative, regulatory, and budgetary priorities. The consultant shall provide timely updates, strategic recommendations, and comprehensive reports to designated City officials, including the Mayor, City Manager, and their designees.