RFP 27-13 Legislative Lobbying Services

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-13 for legislative lobbying, government relations, and strategic consulting services tied to the 2027 Georgia legislative session, with proposals due November 30, 2026. Selected offerors will represent and advocate for the District before the Georgia General Assembly, state executive agencies, and other governmental entities whose actions may affect the District. The jurisdiction is Chatham County, Georgia, and the solicitation was posted November 9, 2026.

Offerors must submit a notarized Offeror Information Form that provides legal name, business structure, principal and service-delivery addresses, Federal Taxpayer ID, e-Verify number, years in business, licenses, insurance capacity, and proposed delivery timelines following receipt of an approved purchase order. Offerors must also supply at least three references from organizations previously served with similar services and identify anticipated subcontractors. The form requires disclosure of criminal, litigation, labor, occupational safety, debarment, and contract performance history, plus any relationships with SCCPSS employees or retirees from Georgia's Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS).

Three separately notarized certifications are required. The E-Verify affidavit under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b) requires the offeror's federal work authorization user identification number and a commitment to continued use of E-Verify throughout the contract, and any subcontractors engaged in physical performance must submit compliant affidavits. The debarment certification requires offerors and principals to attest they are not excluded from federal covered transactions and have no qualifying convictions, civil judgments, or terminations for cause or default within the preceding three years. The lobbying disclosure certification under 31 U.S.C. 1352 requires Standard Form-LLL if non-federal funds are used to influence federal actions, with civil penalties of $10,000 to $100,000 for each failure.

Proposals remain valid for ninety days after the scheduled opening date, and pricing must be held valid for the initial contract term. Offerors must acknowledge all addenda and agree to enter into a contract if awarded.