Federal lobbying services for water and wastewater infrastructure and utility policy

The City of North Miami Beach, Florida is requesting proposals for federal lobbying services for water and wastewater infrastructure and utility policy, with questions due November 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and proposals due December 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the City's OpenGov eProcurement Portal. No pre-proposal conference will be held, and late proposals will not be accepted.

Proposers must hold active Florida corporate registration and a valid Business Tax Receipt, maintain current federal lobbying registration compliance, and provide three references from governmental or other entities with similar service experience. They must also show at least five years of federal government relations and lobbying experience for Florida local governments or public utilities, and at least one documented federal award secured for a water or wastewater utility client within the past five years. Proposers must fully disclose any conflicts of interest involving other South Florida local governments or utility clients.

The work supports the North Miami Beach Public Utilities Department and the Norwood Water Treatment Plant, a lime softening surface water treatment facility serving the City and neighboring municipalities. Required general liability insurance is $1 million per person and $2 million per occurrence, with the City named as additional insured. The City retains all rights to work products created under the contract and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The initial term is three years with two optional one-year renewals. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for the initial term. Renewal-year pricing for Years 4 and 5 may adjust by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the twelve months ending each September, not to exceed 3 percent. Ahsan Saleem, Purchasing Agent, manages the solicitation and contract.