Federal Representation Service

The City of Olathe, Kansas is seeking a federal representation service to identify funding mechanisms directed by congressional appropriations and to provide federal regulatory assistance. The agency needs a representative to conduct policy analysis, track legislation, and coordinate federal affairs advocacy strategies. This representative will leverage relationships within federal agencies to secure valuable information and engage directly with federal decision-makers for legislative, executive, and regulatory advocacy. The scope of work covers analyzing the agency's priority projects, identifying appropriate grant opportunities, and developing a strategic federal grant funding plan. The selected partner will provide strategic advice to align priority projects with federal priorities, review draft grant proposals, and assist in preparing and submitting grant applications. The agency requires assistance in securing funds directly from federal agencies and through the annual appropriations process, specifically in the areas of infrastructure, healthcare, and technology. The representative must create and maintain an ongoing inventory of publicly available funding opportunities, detailing program purposes, eligibility, selection criteria, deadlines, match requirements, and historical award data. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency will allow the work to be performed through a combination of onsite and offsite efforts. The agency is looking for proposals to establish the budget for this service. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 5, 2026. Final responses may be submitted digitally via email or through the online portal.