RFP Advertisement - Lobbyist Services - ADM 25-01.pdf

PART 1: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the City of West Linn will receive sealed proposals until 2:00 p.m. October 10, 2025 in the Office of Finance, 22500 Salamo Road, West Linn, Oregon 97068 for the following:

Legislative Representation & Lobbyist Services

CITY OF WEST LINN, OREGON

Proposals will be publicly opened after 2:00 p.m. Proposals received after 2:00 on the above mentioned date shall be returned unopened.

The proposed work consists generally of the following: State and federal government affairs and lobbying services to develop and advocate for the City’s legislative priorities. Key topic areas include infrastructure financing (particularly drinking water system, roads, pedestrian/bicycle safety and parks), infrastructure maintenance, property tax reform, community/economic development, tourism, and affordable housing.

Proposals shall be submitted on the prescribed form and in the manner as indicated in the RFP documents. Use of recycled material is encouraged and the City reserves the right to use recycled material provided the provisions of ORS 279A.125 are met.

The City of West Linn reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to postpone the award for 60 days, to delete certain items from the Proposal to make a partial contract award and to award the contract to the most qualified, responsive, responsible proposer. Any proposal not in compliance with prescribed public procurement procedures and requirements may be rejected and may reject for good cause any or all proposals upon determination of the City it is in the public interest to do so. Proposers are required to certify non-discrimination in employment practices and identify resident status as defined in ORS 279A.120. All proposers are required to comply with the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes and Local Contract Review Board Policy.

Project advertisement and deadline dates may be viewed through the City of West Linn’s website at https://westlinnoregon.gov/publicworks/west-linn-bids-and-rfp-solicitations. Project and RFP details are available online at OregonBuys https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/. If you wish to receive any future addenda for this project, you must be registered within the OregonBuys bid management website. Questions must also be submitted through OregonBuys.

Proposals must be received electronically via email to the Management Analyst – Revenue & Procurement, Stephanie Hastings, at shastings@westlinnoregon.gov on or before 2:00 p.m. on October 10, 2025. No late responses, incomplete responses, hardcopy, or faxed materials will be accepted.

The City’s contracting processes follow the City of West Linn Local Contract Review Board Rules, effective as of January 1, 2024, and as adopted under Resolution 2023 – 09. The rules can be found at https://westlinnoregon.gov/finance/purchasing.