What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Atlanta Regional Commission seeks proposals for federal public affairs services. The selected vendor will provide all necessary equipment, personnel, expertise, facilities, financial resources, and management for these services. Eligible applicants include for-profit and not-for-profit organizations with demonstrated experience in similar projects. Proposals must include information on firm qualifications, experience with public agencies, and a detailed budget.
Scope of work
- Provide federal public affairs services
- Provide timely analysis of major bills at the direction of the Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Affairs
- Provide timely updates via email or phone to the Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Affairs
- Provide written reports to the Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Affairs
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Understanding of the Atlanta Regional Commission and its work | 25% |
| Understanding of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s major strategic challenges | 25% |
| Related experience, strength of qualifications, versatility in subject matter expertise | 25% |
| Budget | 15% |
| References of the firm or project team | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated similar project experience
- Outstanding track record of reliability and stellar customer service
- Adherence to required Certificates of Insurance
- Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Completion of Debarment and E-Verify forms
Documents to include with your response
- Name of lead firm and any sub-contractors
- Point of contact details at lead firm
- Detailed narrative demonstrating understanding of ARC and its work
- Information showing experience, demonstrated competence, and qualifications of the firm
- Description of experience with public agency clients
- Budget in the format of Exhibit B-1 (or comparable format)
- Most recent firm audit and any ongoing or settled findings
- Review of potential conflicts and proposals to resolve them
- List of litigation in the past five years where firm is primary defendant
- Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion / Lobbying
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the ARC procurement website
- Instructions
- Must complete a two-step registration process on the ARC procurement website. All documents must be combined and uploaded as one complete proposal.