Attestation Services Relating to Quarterly Lobbying Firm Compensation Reports

The Florida Legislature is seeking competitive sealed proposals for Attestation Services relating to quarterly lobbying firm compensation reports through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The objective is to enter into a multiple-award contract with responsive and responsible proposers whose proposals are determined to be the most advantageous to the State of Florida, taking into consideration price and other criteria. The scope of services includes performing attestation services as specified in the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC) Guidelines, executing an independence statement and task assignment agreement, and completing the work within a set timeframe. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on October 31, 2022, and the Legislature anticipates completing the evaluation and awarding the contract by February 1, 2023. The cost proposal requires a single, blended hourly rate for all key personnel, and the RFP includes options for one-year and three-year renewal terms.

The RFP is open to all qualified proposers, and the Legislature reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide a budget range, but the Legislature will award the contract to the most advantageous proposals based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP.