Advocacy and Federal Liaison Services

The State of Nevada, through the Governor's Office, is issuing a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for Advocacy and Federal Liaison Services. The selected contractor will serve as an advocate and representative for the State of Nevada in the Governor's Washington, D.C. Office. The contractor will be responsible for identifying, monitoring, and providing information on selected federal issues of high priority to the State, such as energy, transportation funding, tourism, gaming, and others. The contract term is expected to be three years, beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on January 2, 2027, subject to Board of Examiners approval. Vendors must comply with Nevada law, provide detailed information on their background, staff qualifications, subcontractors, and financial stability, which will be evaluated based on demonstrated competence, experience, conformance to the RFP terms, expertise and availability of key personnel, and cost. Mandatory submission deadlines include business references due on 9/20/23 at 5 PM, and all other proposal documents due by 2 PM on 9/25/23.

The RFP indicates that the State of Nevada prefers the cost to be specified on a monthly basis. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned in the provided information. The document indicates that Cassidy & Associates, Inc. has been identified as the intended awardee through the evaluation process, but the contract is still subject to approval by the Nevada State Board of Examiners. The RFP and related documents do not provide any details on the incumbent vendor, current contract value, or overall budget range for this procurement.