Access Services Government and Communications Consulting RFP
Access Services Incorporated (ASI) is the ADA paratransit transportation service provider for Los Angeles County with a client base of approximately 85,000. Access Services serves the citizens of Los Angeles County by providing ADA compliant accessible transportation services. Access Services is looking for a lobbying firm to help implement the Agencys Local Advocacy Program in Los Angeles County and also serve as a communications consultant for the Agency. Access currently has a contract with Cerrell and Associates of Los Angeles, CA.
Working with the Director of Governmental Services, the successful proposer will assist with the following tasks:
Local Government Affairs:
Ensure that the Mayor of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles City Council, specifically the members of the Los Angeles City Council Transportation Committee, are informed of Access Services record of providing efficient, quality service to people with disabilities in Los Angeles and the various challenges that the agency faces in providing this service. Assist the agency in making appointments with elected officials and their staff to discuss issues related to Access Services;
Assist the agency in a similar fashion with the members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) Board of Directors;
Assist the agency in a similar fashion with other local elected officials in Los Angeles County;
Monitor and analyze any initiatives relating to Access Services proposed by local governments and, if necessary, communicate Access Services perspective to the appropriate elected officials;
Assist with any issues related to large public or private entities (e.g. LAX and LA Live);
Other projects as assigned.
Communications and Media Relations:
Provide on demand and immediate communications and media relations advice as necessary;
Update and revise the agencys communications plan as necessary;
The firm should provide annual media relations training sessions for Access Services management and contractor management. The training would help ensure that executive staff members are familiar with the concepts in the agencys communications plan.
The local advocacy firm should also be available to review other Access Services informational materials as needed.
Other projects as assigned.
