25-300 State Lobbying & Legislative Representation Services

The Augusta, Georgia Consolidated Government is seeking sealed proposals for state lobbying and legislative representation services. The successful proposer will provide professional representation and liaison services with the Georgia General Assembly, the Augusta Board of Commissioners, and the executive departments and agencies of the State of Georgia. The services include assisting with the formation of Augusta's state funding and legislative policy agenda, promoting Augusta's agenda to elected officials and decision makers, attending legislative sessions and meetings, monitoring bills, and strengthening relationships with state government stakeholders. The term of the contract is three years, with two optional one-year renewals. Proposers must demonstrate knowledge of state laws affecting municipalities, ability to work with diverse legislators and government officials, and a successful track record of state legislative lobbying. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, understanding of the scope, financial stability, and cost. The original due date of October 22, 2024 has been postponed to November 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. due to inclement weather.

The RFP is open to all qualified firms, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not specified. The contract value is not listed, but the Augusta, Georgia Consolidated Government will award the contract to a single firm or multiple firms based on the proposals received.