Legislative Lobbying Services

The City of Billings, Montana is seeking a professional lobbying entity to represent and advocate for its interests before the state legislature, state administrative agencies, the governor, the cabinet, and other regulatory bodies. The agency needs to solve the problem of maintaining a consistent, informed, and influential presence in state-level decision-making processes. The selected partner will coordinate closely with city officials to understand municipal positions and communicate these stances effectively to legislators, legislative committees, and state agencies. The scope of work covers comprehensive advocacy and advisory services using the best available information and materials provided by the city. The service provider must advise the city administrator on committee actions, regulatory changes, legal decisions, and industry trends. Additionally, the agency requires regular reporting, including weekly written updates during the biennial legislative session, pre-session preparation updates, a mid-session report, and a post-session analysis. The provider must also serve as a continuous information source and legislative liaison during off-term periods throughout the two-year contract term. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the service provider to perform all work offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the financial terms.