State Lobbying and Legislative Consulting Services

Clackamas County, Oregon is seeking a professional consultant for state lobbying and legislative consulting services through Request for Quotes (RFQ) 2024-22, with proposals due by April 15, 2024. The primary objective is to secure a consultant who will provide comprehensive legislative advocacy during the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions, working closely with the county's Public and Government Affairs Department and Health, Housing, and Human Services Department. Key legislative priorities include securing funding for the Clackamas County courthouse replacement project and ODOT's I-205 bottleneck project, as well as advancing health, housing, and human services initiatives. Interested consultants must submit detailed documentation demonstrating their experience providing lobbying services to governmental entities, including staff qualifications, a comprehensive fee schedule, and a strategic approach to achieving the county's legislative objectives. The evaluation criteria will focus on cost, qualifications, understanding of the project scope, and professional references. The county intends to award a two-year contract to the most qualified respondent, with the selected consultant expected to actively represent Clackamas County's interests at the Oregon State Legislature.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is structured as a professional services contract with an anticipated two-year duration. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. The solicitation appears open to professional lobbying and consulting firms with demonstrated experience in state-level governmental advocacy, particularly those with a proven track record of working with local government entities. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFQ documentation to ensure complete compliance with submission requirements and to understand the nuanced expectations for legislative representation and strategic consulting services.