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 navigate the state legislative process, influence policy outcomes, and manage regulatory matters before state agencies. This initiative aims to secure favorable legislative results, defeat adverse proposals, and maintain a strong municipal presence within state government. The scope of work covers drafting legislation and securing legislative authors, sponsors, and co-sponsors. The selected partner must advocate City positions directly to elected officials, staff, and decision-makers, as well as develop strategies to defeat adverse legislation or amendments. Additionally, the agency requires the consultant to prepare witnesses for committee testimony, brief committee members, coordinate floor action, develop grassroots support, and engage the Governor's staff to secure appropriate executive action. The consultant must also assist with regulatory matters before state agencies and maintain a written bill-tracking system throughout the legislative session. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency expects the performance of all work to occur offsite. The agency is looking for cost proposals from bidders to establish the budget for these services. The source document does not specify the evaluation criteria or key dates for this procurement.