About this opportunity
AI summaryFairfax County, Virginia is soliciting proposals under Informal RFP 4400015274 for state legislative consultant services. The selected vendor will assist the Office of the County Executive in formulating, developing, and executing strategies to advance legislative priorities. Responsibilities include representing the Supervisors' legislative positions at the Commonwealth General Assembly on assigned issues under the direction of the legislative director, while maintaining a well-established physical presence within the legislative process. Performance of the work may occur onsite or offsite. Eligibility is restricted to USA onshore organizations. Proposals are due by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The resulting contract period will be for one year, with standard payment terms of Net 30 days unless a prompt payment discount is offered.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Fairfax County
- Solicitation No.
- 4400015274
Scope of work
- Assist in formulation, development, and execution of legislative strategies
- Serve as a registered lobbyist representing the County in Richmond, Virginia
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and committee meetings during General Assembly sessions
- Represent Board of Supervisors positions before legislative and executive bodies
- Develop policy recommendations and draft bill language and amendments
- Maintain active relationships with legislative and executive process participants
- Provide weekly session updates, monthly interim updates, and written meeting summaries within 48 hours
- Participate in weekly Board briefings in Fairfax during legislative sessions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Understanding of the Statement of Need and approach to providing required services | 50 points |
| Experience of company, qualifications of personnel, and Staffing Plan | 30 points |
| Reasonableness and competitiveness of the cost proposal | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Government relations expertise in budgetary processes and local government issues
- Recent relevant experience as a state lobbyist within the last three years
- Ability and capacity to maintain a physical presence in Richmond, VA during General Assembly sessions
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Cover Sheet
- Cost Proposal
- Resumes for all proposed staff and consultants
- Staffing Plan with chart and contract timeline
- Three client references with issues covered as a state lobbyist
- Attachment A1 Offeror Data Sheet
- Attachment A2 Virginia State Corporation Commission Registration Information
- Attachment A3 Business, Professional and Occupational License
- Attachment A4 Request for Protection of Trade Secrets or Proprietary Information
- Attachment A5 Fairfax County's Business Classification Schedule, Attachment A6, and Attachment B
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 26, 2026
- Proposals Due
- November 10, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit proposals via e-mail to [email protected] by the due date and time. Cost proposal must be in a fully indexed and searchable PDF format.
Contract details
- Term
- One year from Date of Award with four additional one-year renewal options, or until total expenditures reach $200,000.00.
- Estimated value
- Not to exceed $200,000.00 over the contract lifetime; cost proposal must explain alignment with a $90,000 budget.
- Place of performance
- Richmond, Virginia and Fairfax, Virginia
- Insurance and bonding
- Original signed Certificate of Insurance naming Fairfax County, its officers, employees, and agents as additional insured; deductibles over $50,000 require disclosure.
- Funding
- Subject to annual appropriation by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors