Legislative Consulting Services

The George Washington Regional Commission, representing Planning District 16 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is seeking legislative consulting services to track and analyze the Commonwealth's General Assembly sessions, executive agency actions, and the bi-annual budget. The agency needs a consulting team to develop, implement, and advocate for regional legislative priorities and positions. The selected partner will communicate directly with state legislative and executive officials, providing them with background information and context regarding the region's specific needs. The scope of work requires the consulting team to collaborate with regional commission staff and committees to gain a thorough understanding of the regional legislative program, emerging needs, and future policy concerns. The chosen provider must develop talking points, legislative testimony, and detailed reports, utilizing assistance from local staff when necessary. All performance of the contract work must take place onsite within the region. The agency is limiting eligibility for this opportunity to onshore United States organizations only. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this procurement no later than July 15, 2026. The agency is accepting digital proposal submissions via email or through their online portal, and the resulting contract will span a period of one year.