RFP 2023200067 Lobbying Services for Legislative Sessions

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, is seeking a professional lobbying services firm to represent the city's interests during legislative sessions through RFP 2023200067. The procurement is for a three-year contract beginning in late summer/early fall 2023 and extending through June 2026, covering multiple legislative sessions in Salem. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive legislative agenda, monitoring and tracking relevant legislation, coordinating with City staff, and providing strategic communications and testimony in support of the City's policy priorities. Key deliverables include ongoing legislative tracking, regular communication with City officials, and active advocacy at the Oregon State Capitol. Proposal submission was originally scheduled for July 19, 2023, at 2:30 PM, but was subsequently modified to July 20, 2023, at 2:30 PM. The evaluation will likely focus on the proposer's experience, strategic approach, and ability to effectively represent the City's interests in the legislative environment.

The City encourages participation from Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Businesses (MWESB), local businesses, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in fulfilling the contract requirements. Two vendors, Pac/West Lobby Group and CFM Advocates, submitted proposals, with CFM Advocates ultimately being selected as the highest-scoring proposer. The approved budget for these lobbying services is $60,000 per year for the three-year contract term, totaling $180,000. Unsuccessful proposers have the right to protest the award, with any protests due by August 8, 2023, in accordance with the City's administrative procedures. The contract is structured as a one-time engagement with the potential for future extensions, providing flexibility for the City to maintain effective legislative representation. Proposers were required to demonstrate expertise in state-level legislative advocacy, understanding of municipal government needs, and a proven track record of successful lobbying efforts.