State Legislative Lobbyist Services

The Hawaii-based government authority is seeking a contractor to provide state legislative lobbyist services. The agency needs to develop and execute a coordinated legislative strategy that advances county priorities, secures state funding, and protects county interests. This initiative aims to solve the challenge of navigating the state legislative process while protecting local government interests and securing necessary resources. The scope of work requires the contractor to assess the viability of proposed initiatives, including their alignment with state priorities, likelihood of success, and potential fiscal and policy impacts. The selected partner must develop and deliver a comprehensive pre-session legislative strategy, maintain legislative knowledge, and track the legislative process and associated deadlines. Additionally, the contractor will assist in developing a county legislative package, which includes drafting or refining proposed legislation and budget requests. The project also covers establishing and maintaining a coordinated communication protocol with designated county staff to ensure alignment on positions, messaging, and strategy. The contractor must provide strategic guidance on engagement with legislative leadership and key committee chairs. All work will be performed offsite, and the agency is looking for budget proposals to determine the cost of these services. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not specified explicit evaluation criteria in the source document but is seeking comprehensive proposals. The only established key date is the deadline for submitting questions, which must be received no later than June 1, 2026.