Request for Information - LobbyTools Software Subscription

An unidentified Florida county has issued a Request for Information on LobbyTools software subscription to determine sole-source or sole-brand availability, with responses due October 6, 2026. This is an exploratory inquiry to assess whether the specified software is available from multiple providers or whether alternative solutions exist that meet the county's needs; it is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.

The RFI solicits vendor responses to six functional requirements: bill tracking and alerts with real-time legislative notifications; access to historical research archives covering Florida laws and state agencies; committee and meeting insights including vote records and audio/video access; custom reporting with mobile dashboard functionality; a legislator directory with contact details for Florida lawmakers; and comprehensive Florida-specific government intelligence and legislative monitoring services. Vendors must indicate whether they can fully satisfy, partially satisfy, or cannot satisfy each requirement and provide explanations for their responses.

Respondents must identify their company name, proposed product or service, manufacturer or developer, and their role as manufacturer/developer, authorized reseller, or other entity. Vendors proposing solutions that materially differ from the specified LobbyTools service must document those differences in an "Overall Equivalency/Exceptions" section with supporting specifications and documentation to enable the county to make an informed determination regarding sole-source or sole-brand designation.

Responses are submitted through the BPRO system. The supporting documentation confirms this RFI does not include pricing requests, purchase commitments, binding contractual obligations, or information regarding contract term, renewal options, or funding.