About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Hallandale Beach seeks federal lobbyist services to provide professional consulting and representation in federal legislative matters. The selected firm will monitor federal policies, track regulatory issues, maximize congressional and agency relationships, develop legislative strategies, and schedule strategic meetings over a five-year contract period. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations that must provide equal benefits for domestic partners and submit a completed Domestic Partnership Certification Form. Proposers must electronically submit all proposal documents by 11:00 A.M. on December 7, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will take place on November 9, 2026, and all questions are due via email by 5:00 P.M. on November 13, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated out of 100 total points based on minimum qualifications, firm qualifications and experience, project team qualifications, cost proposal, and previous experience and references, with potential oral presentations.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The City of Hallandale Beach
Scope of work
- Represent and advocate for the City before Congress, Federal Administrative Agencies, and their committees
- Identify federal grant and discretionary funding opportunities on a continuing basis
- Coordinate the preparation, submission, and tracking of Congressionally directed funding requests
- Support competitive grant applications with federal agency engagement and congressional letters of support
- Review existing and proposed federal policies, programs, and legislation affecting the City
- Review policy statements adopted by National League of Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and lobbying groups
- Provide weekly written status reports, monthly activity reports, detailed final reports, and annual performance reports
- Provide logistical support including coordinating and scheduling strategic appointments or negotiation sessions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm's Qualifications and Experience | 15 |
| Project Team's Experience/Qualifications | 15 |
| Cost Proposal | 10 |
| Previous Experience and References | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Proposer must be incorporated through Sunbiz with a status of Active
- Proposer must complete and submit an affirmation of requisite experience, qualifications, and capabilities
- Proposer must provide three examples of previous projects of similar size and scope
- Proposer must provide three completed reference forms matching previous project examples
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal Letter signed by an authorized officer listed in Sunbiz
- Executive Summary
- Cost Proposal Sheet with detailed fee schedule explaining cost for each year
- Three completed reference forms (Attachment A or similar format)
- Form A: Proposal Submitted by Form
- Form B: Variance Form
- Form C: Legal Proceedings Form
- Form D: Public Entity Crime Form
- Form E: Domestic Partnership Certification Form
- Form L: Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification
Key dates
- RFP Document Released
- OCTOBER 29, 2026
- Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
- NOVEMBER 9, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M.
- Last Day for Questions
- NOVEMBER 13, 2026 NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.
- Due Date for Proposals
- DECEMBER 7, 2026 NO LATER THAN 11:00 A.M.
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via DemandStar/Euna OpenBids
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically through www.demandstar.com. Confidential materials must be in a separate bound document labeled Attachment to RFP, (Name of Solicitation) - Confidential Material.
Contract details
- Term
- Five years
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability with products/completed operations; Automobile Liability at least $1,000,000 Each Occurrence for owned, non-owned, and hired autos; Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability; Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions with limits of Each Occurrence and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate with a 3-year discovery tail; City named as Additional Insured on CGL.
- Funding
- FEMA; 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (including 2 C.F.R. Part 200.324, 200.326, 200.327 and Appendix II)