About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Northwest Arctic Borough School District seeks proposals from qualified professionals to serve as a State and Federal Lobbyist for the first regular session of the 35th Alaska State Legislature and the corresponding session of the U.S. Congress. Under the direction of the Superintendent, the contractor will coordinate legislative meetings, identify funding and grant opportunities, provide weekly updates, and assist the School Board in developing and executing strategies to advance legislative priorities. Candidates must be onshore USA entities performing work offsite. Applicants must submit proposals electronically to Natalie Dickey at [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on November 20, 2026, with inquiries due by November 11, 2026. Submissions require a title page, relevant experience description, at least three letters of reference, and a firm, fixed fee schedule. The District evaluates proposals across completeness, state and federal experience, references, and fee schedule. The period of performance runs from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028, with renewal options for up to three additional years.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Scope of work
- Set up meetings for communication with State and Federal legislators to include visits to the District
- Assist District in searching for other sources of funding, including grant opportunities
- Provide weekly updates pertaining to services performed to the Superintendent and Board President
- Report to the Lobbying Committee and School Board
- Advise and assist the Board in development and execution of strategies to accomplish legislative priorities
- Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and facilities necessary to assist the District
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Completeness of proposal (as per Proposal Format and Guidelines) | 10 points |
| Respondent's state and federal experience (past performance, work products, timeliness, cost control) | 25 points |
| References | 10 points |
| Fee schedule/budget proposal | 25 points |
| State and Federal strategies for accomplishing goals and priorities for the District | 30 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience with the Department of Education & Early Development's processes
- Experience working with the Alaska and Federal congressional delegations
- Experience in rural Alaska is highly desirable
Documents to include with your response
- Title Page (one page maximum)
- Description of experience relevant to the Scope of Services
- Detailed description of strategy for accomplishing District goals and priorities
- Complete list of other current clients and those served within the preceding twelve months
- Description of any perceived or actual conflicts
- Firm, fixed fee schedule for services performed with total remuneration over the contract period
- Current and accurate resume of person(s) principally responsible for providing services
- Letters of reference (at least three), preferably from Alaska School Districts served within the last three years
Key dates
- Release Date
- November 2, 2026
- Last day for questions
- November 11, 2026
- Addenda issued by
- November 15, 2026
- Proposals due
- November 20, 2026 by 12 p.m.
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically to Natalie Dickey, NWABSD Director of Administrative Services, at the specified email address.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028, with the option to renew for up to an additional three years