Federal Lobbying and Government Relations Services

The City of Williamsburg seeks a vendor to provide proactive, strategic, offsite federal lobbying and government relations services. The selected contractor will advance the city’s legislative, policy, funding, and strategic priorities before Congress, federal agencies, and other federal entities. Scope of work includes pursuing discretionary grants, formula funding, and appropriations requests, while providing timely strategic advice to city leadership through a bipartisan and transparent approach. Eligibility is limited to onshore, United States organizations. Subcontractors and outside resources must be disclosed. Proposals must include a completed cost proposal using Attachment A detailing proposed annual and monthly fee structures, included and excluded services, and any proposed fee adjustments or reimbursable expenses. Applicants must also submit completed Attachments B (Certifications and Disclosures), C (Conflict of Interest), and D (References), alongside required lobbying registration, compliance, and insurance documentation. Written questions are due by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Proposals are due by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, and may be submitted by mail, hand delivery, or digitally via email or online. Proposals will be scored on a 100-point scale, evaluating criteria such as Experience and Qualifications (25 points) and Cost and Overall Value (15 points).