State Lobbying Services

Brevard County is seeking a state legislative lobbyist through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 1-25-15 to provide comprehensive state legislative representation services. The procurement aims to secure a qualified legislative lobbyist to advance Brevard County's approved legislative plan and support the State of Florida's Space policy agenda. The selected contractor will be responsible for routine presence in Tallahassee during legislative sessions, attending committee meetings, reviewing pending legislation, communicating with state government officials, providing written status reports, and identifying potential state appropriations. The evaluation process will allocate 100 total points across four key areas: organizational profile (25 points), experience/references (30 points), qualifications (25 points), and professional services fee (20 points). Proposals are due on April 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with a mandatory requirement that the contractor be an active registered Florida lobbyist. A selection committee meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Brevard County Government Center, and the initial contract term is set for five years.

Three potential contractors have submitted proposals: Crisafulli Consulting, LLC from Merritt Island, Ronald L. Book, P.A. from Tallahassee, and The Southern Group of Florida, Inc. from Tallahassee. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability insurance, $1,000,000 in auto liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance, and $1,000,000 in cyber liability insurance. Contractors must comply with various state regulations, including the E-Verify program, public records laws, and restrictions on contracting with scrutinized companies. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFP emphasizes ethical standards, including a prohibition on lobbying the county on behalf of private clients during the contract term. The specific professional services fee will be negotiated with the selected contractor, with the county reserving the right to select the most qualified proposer based on the comprehensive evaluation criteria.