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Federal Lobbying and Government Affairs Services

MichiganMichigan, USADue Friday, November 6, 2026
Client
Michigan
RFP Number
MRB-58058
Posted
10/17/2026
Category
Marketing and Branding
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Description

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The buyer requires federal lobbying and government affairs services to advance its legislative agenda and influence policy outcomes. The selected vendor must handle legislative and regulatory advocacy, governmental relations, federal grant opportunities, issue monitoring, strategic communications, and direct representation before federal agencies and Congressional members. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this offsite work. Applicants must submit questions by October 27, 2026, and can deliver their final responses digitally through email or online.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from RFP 2626 Federal Lobbying.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority is seeking proposals from qualified Federal Lobbyist firms to provide lobbying and government affairs services to support continued growth and federal engagement. Qualified firms must be registered federal lobbyists with relevant experience. Deliverables include legislative advocacy, grant support, relationship development, and strategic communications.

Issued by
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
RFP Issue Date
October 16, 2026
Question Deadline
October 27, 2026 prior to 2 p.m.
Submission Due Date
November 6, 2026 at 2 pm
Contract Start Date
January 1, 2027
How to submit
Electronic via Dropbox upload or hard copy via mail/delivery
Submission details
Electronic responses uploaded as a single PDF named with Respondent's name to specified Dropbox link. Hard copy mailed to Senior Procurement Specialist at GFIAA, Grand Rapids, MI.
Contract term
Two (2) years effective January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with two (2) additional two (2) year extension options.
Place of performance
Offsite
Insurance and bonding
Insurance requirements are posted on the Documents and Forms page of the GFIAA website within the Purchasing Terms and Conditions document.
Funding
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Federal EPLS requirements

How proposals are evaluated

Governmental Affairs Strategy & Approach25 points
Relevant Governmental Affairs / Lobbying Experience20 points
Airport / Aviation Industry Experience15 points
Proposed Team & Staffing10 points
Firm Capacity & Resources10 points
Fee Structure10 points
Understanding of Airport Priorities & Challenges3 points
Governmental Affairs Strategy & Recommendations2 points
Proposed Team and Expertise1 point
Questions, Scenarios, and Communication4 points

Scope of work

  • Identify, monitor, track, and report on federal legislation, regulations, policies, and governmental actions
  • Analyze proposed legislation and advise GFIAA on impacts to operations, programs, finances, and infrastructure
  • Develop legislative advocacy strategies and provide activity reports
  • Identify federal appropriations, grants, and funding programs relevant to GFIAA
  • Support efforts to pursue federal funding opportunities through advocacy and engagement
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with federal decision-makers, Congressional members, and agencies
  • Facilitate meetings, briefings, and represent GFIAA at federal hearings and events
  • Draft official correspondence, briefing materials, talking points, and communication strategies

Minimum qualifications

  • Be a registered lobbyist for Federal legislative affairs services and maintain registration throughout the contract term
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing federal legislative affairs, lobbying, or governmental affairs services

Documents to include with the bid

  • Executive Summary (1 page max)
  • Business Organization (1 page max)
  • Project Understanding & Recommendation (12 pages max)
  • Project Staffing (4 pages max)
  • References (minimum of 3 relevant references, 1 page max)
  • Fee Proposal (2 pages max)

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