Professional Intergovernmental Consulting Services

The City of Houston, Texas, is seeking professional intergovernmental consulting services to represent and advocate for its interests at the state level. The agency requires a consultant to draft legislation, secure legislative authors and sponsors, and advocate the city's positions directly to elected officials, staff, and decision-makers. Additionally, the selected partner must develop and implement strategies to defeat adverse legislation or amendments, prepare witnesses for committee testimony, and brief committee members. The scope of work also covers coordinating floor action, developing grassroots support, and engaging the Governor's staff to secure appropriate executive action. The consultant must assist the agency with regulatory matters before state agencies and maintain a written bill-tracking system throughout the legislative session. All services will be performed offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not disclosed a set budget and is looking for cost proposals from interested bidders. The source document does not specify evaluation criteria or key dates for this opportunity.