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OpenSolicitation 4200 BRS3011REBID

Professional Legislative State and Federal Lobbying Services

Buyer
City of Austin
Listing location
Texas, USA
Submission deadline
Dec 1, 20263:00 PM EST

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AI summary

The City of Austin seeks qualified individuals or firms to provide professional legislative state and federal lobbying services. Offerors must register as a vendor with the City of Austin in Austin Finance Online before submitting a response. Applicants must submit electronic offers via eResponse in Austin Finance Online prior to 2:00 PM CST on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, with offer opening at 3:00 PM CST the same day. Questions are due by email only prior to 2:00 PM CST on Friday, November 20, 2026. The City evaluates minimally responsive proposals based on Experience and Qualifications (40 points) and Approach (30 points), alongside pricing on the Price Proposal form where the lowest monthly rate receives maximum points. Offerors may also earn optional preference points by submitting completed Local Business Preference and Small Business Preference forms.

Scope of work

  • Professional legislative state and federal lobbying services for the City
  • Strategy, deliverables, milestones, and alignment with City priorities
  • Reporting and communication updates on advocacy milestones
  • Accessibility of representation and responsiveness to City staff

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Experience and Qualifications (Section 10.3)40 Points
Approach (Section 10.3.6)30 Points

Minimum qualifications

  • Lead lobbyist must have a minimum of six (6) years of direct lobbying experience
  • Or at least three (3) years working with the City of Austin or Texas local government and 10 years total state/federal experience
  • Must not be currently suspended or debarred from bidding on Federal, State, or City of Austin contracts

Documents to include with your response

  • Attachment A – Services Offered
  • Pricing Submittal – RFP 4200 BRS3011REBID
  • Offer and Certifications – RFP 4200 BRS3011REBID
  • Executive Summary (no more than two pages)
  • Current client list identifying all lobbying clients
  • Employer Certification Wage Theft Ordinance
  • Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties (prior to award)
  • Local Business Certification (optional)
  • Small Business Certification (optional)

How to submit

Method
Electronic via Austin Finance Online (eResponse)
Instructions
Offerors must first be registered as a vendor with the City of Austin in Austin Finance Online and submit offers electronically via eResponse by the due date and time.
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