About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Chattahoochee, Florida requests Statements of Qualifications from qualified individuals and professional firms to provide state legislative lobbying and executive-branch government relations. The selected vendor will advise on project readiness, state appropriations procedures, submission deadlines, and legislative sponsors, while tracking relevant bills, budget negotiations, and agency actions for the 2027 Florida Legislative Session. Representation is restricted to USA organizations. Applicants must submit Statements of Qualifications digitally by email to [email protected] by November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Written questions are due by November 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. Submissions must exclude fee proposals, proposed prices, hourly rates, or retainers, as the City uses a qualifications-based selection process. Evaluators will assess submissions based on education, training, relevant municipal or public-sector experience, and verified personnel performance. The anticipated initial contract term runs from execution through December 31, 2027, with options for up to two one-year renewals. The City will negotiate a written scope, compensation structure, and deliverables with the highest-ranked respondent following evaluation.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Chattahoochee, Florida
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-01-ST
Scope of work
- Meet with City Manager to build an approved 2027 state legislative agenda and ranked priority list.
- Advise on project readiness, state appropriations procedures, deadlines, legislative sponsors, and relevant committees.
- Arrange and participate in authorized meetings with state legislators, legislative staff, Governor's Office personnel, and executive agencies.
- Track bills, budget negotiations, agency actions, and proposed rules affecting municipal operations and revenues.
- Advocate for authorized funding requests and policy positions through committee weeks, regular session, and budget conference.
- Coordinate follow-up with executive agencies regarding appropriations implementation and complementary funding opportunities.
- Maintain a contemporaneous log of material meetings, commitments, requests, milestones, and next steps.
- Deliver post-session recommendations covering approved and unsuccessful requests, vetoes, and 2028 forward agenda.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Education, credentials, relevant training and professional preparation | 20 points |
| Direct Florida legislative and agency lobbying experience | 25 points |
| Verified performance and results | 25 points |
| 2027 strategy and technical approach | 15 points |
| Personnel availability and service capacity | 10 points |
| References, ethics and conflict transparency | 5 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Florida legislative appropriations, advocacy, ethics, and state-agency decision making.
- Identification of account lead and supporting personnel with direct relevant accomplishments.
- Ability to be physically present in Tallahassee when required and accessible for timely communication.
- Capacity to complete required Florida legislative and executive-branch lobbying registrations and reporting.
- Disclosure of current public-sector clients, material competing priorities, and regulatory actions within past five years.
Documents to include with your response
- Signed transmittal letter
- Firm profile
- Principal team structure and resumes
- Florida-specific lobbying record
- Completed Exhibit B with 3 to 5 representative assignments
- Concise 2027 work plan
- Current public-sector client list and potential conflict disclosures
- Completed Exhibit C with 3 professional references
- Completed and signed Exhibit A Respondent Information and Certification
Key dates
- Date Issued
- October 27, 2026
- Deadline for Written Questions
- November 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern
- Anticipated Release of Answers/Addenda
- November 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Eastern
- SOQ Submission Deadline
- November 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern
- Anticipated Review/Interviews
- Late November–early December 2026
- Anticipated Contract Action
- December 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit one searchable PDF via email to the City Clerk with subject line RFQ 2026-01-ST - [Firm Name]. Submissions must not exceed 20 letter-size pages, excluding resumes, City forms, and attachments.
Contract details
- Term
- Date of execution through December 31, 2027, with up to two optional one-year renewals.
- Place of performance
- Chattahoochee and Tallahassee, Florida
