Federal and/or state lobbying services

The City of Buda, Texas is seeking proposals for Federal and/or State Lobbying and Advocacy Services through Solicitation #26-091, targeting comprehensive government relations support. The selected vendor will be responsible for advocating on the City's behalf with federal and state agencies and lawmakers, assisting with intergovernmental relations, and pursuing federal and state funding opportunities. Specific deliverables include engaging with government agencies, identifying and applying for grants, coordinating meetings with elected officials, providing monthly progress reports on legislative activities, conducting policy analysis, and offering strategic advice regarding federal and state opportunities. The evaluation criteria will distribute 100 points across several categories: experience and expertise (30 points), approach to scope of work (25 points), cost proposal (25 points), references and reputation (10 points), and compliance and transparency (10 points). Key deadlines include January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time for written questions, with sealed proposals due on February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time. The City anticipates a committee review and scoring in February 2026, with a final award expected in March 2026.

The solicitation includes several requirements and restrictions for potential respondents, with specific compliance mandates under Texas Government Code Chapter 2271. Vendors must verify they do not boycott Israel and may gain additional evaluation points by obtaining Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Contractors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration, demonstrate non-debarred status, and comply with various federal regulations including 2 CFR 200 requirements if federal funds are utilized. The City reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple contracts, and to reject all proposals. While no specific set-asides are explicitly defined, the solicitation encourages participation from small and minority businesses. No specific contract value or budget range is detailed in the documents, though the City notes that for contracts exceeding $250,000, profit will be negotiated as a separate contract element. The contract term will commence upon notice to proceed and continue for a period specified in the executed agreement, with potential for future renewals subject to negotiation.