Federal Policy and Grant Consultant Services

The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is requesting proposals from firms to provide strategic information and guidance, government relations, and advocacy on federal affairs and funding. PSRC is seeking a single or multiple firms to provide these services, with the contract term anticipated to be from January 2025 through June 2025 and potentially extending to December 2026 upon budget approval. The jurisdictions covered by this opportunity include King County, Snohomish County, Kitsap County, and Pierce County, as well as the communities of Kingston CDP and Kitsap Lake CDP. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM PDT on November 1, 2024, and the consultant selection process will include interviews from November 11-15, 2024. PSRC will evaluate proposals based on the firm's understanding of the project, technical approach, personnel experience, references, and cost. The budget for this project is not to exceed $270,000.

The RFP does not provide any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP simply states that PSRC intends to award the contract to a single or multiple firms to provide the required services.