SLCo RFP # MAY091726 Government Relations / Lobbying for Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County is soliciting proposals for government relations and lobbying services before the Utah State Legislature and other governmental entities under RFP #MAY091726, with proposals due October 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., and questions due by September 29, 2026. This is a multiple-award contract; the County may select several qualified lobbyists. Salt Lake County offers preference certifications for Employee Health Care and Veterans and Companywide Hiring, with qualifying proposers receiving up to one additional point per preference on their proposal score.

The scope is legislative advocacy and government relations representation on behalf of the County Mayor, Council, and other elected officials. Proposers must demonstrate proven ability to work with state legislators, maintain relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations, and possess thorough knowledge of Utah's legislative process and Salt Lake County government. Lobbyists will represent the County's positions during general, special, and interim legislative sessions and on other governmental issues as assigned by the County Legislative Team. Primary work will lobby the state legislature for passage of favorable bills and amendments and opposition to contrary legislation.

Contract amounts and fee structures will be determined during negotiations based on assigned issues and projects; pricing must remain fixed for the 24-month term. The initial contract term is one year, renewable for up to five additional one-year periods at the County's discretion. Proposers must maintain comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability ($500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), professional liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), workers' compensation, and commercial automobile liability ($500,000 single combined limit or $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident). All proposals must identify existing clients that may present conflicts of interest and describe conflict resolution strategies. Proposers must be registered with the Utah State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and comply with employment verification requirements. The Selection Committee meets October 14, 2026, with anticipated Notice to Proceed by November 1, 2026. All proposed costs are public records under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act.