Federal Lobbying And Consulting Services

Clackamas County is seeking proposals for Federal Lobbying and Consulting Services through RFP #2024-21, with sealed proposals due by 2:00 PM on April 30, 2024. The county is soliciting a vendor to provide comprehensive federal lobbying services in Washington D.C., including advising on the county's annual federal legislative agenda, monitoring federal legislation and regulations, advocating for county interests, and identifying potential funding opportunities. Qualified proposers must be registered federal lobbyists with an established office and staff in Washington D.C., demonstrating extensive knowledge of county issues and federal legislation impacting county programs. The evaluation criteria will focus on the proposer's background, team experience, understanding of the scope of work, and proposed fees. The contract will cover a period from the effective date through June 30, 2026, with a potential one-year renewal option. Proposers are required to submit detailed information about their project team, approach to the scope of work, proposed fees, and professional references.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Summit Strategies Government Affairs, LLC is the apparent successful proposer for this contract. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the contract appears to be for ongoing federal lobbying services with a defined scope and multi-year term. The RFP requires proposers to provide comprehensive information about their lobbying capabilities, including their ability to arrange meetings with federal officials and track legislative developments that could impact Clackamas County. The procurement process allows for a seven-calendar-day protest period for unsuccessful proposers, indicating a standard public procurement approach. The contract appears to be aimed at securing professional federal advocacy services to support the county's legislative and funding objectives.