TPO Federal Legislative Services

Miami-Dade County, on behalf of the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), is requesting proposals for Federal legislative advocacy services with proposals due September 23, 2026 and a pre-proposal conference on September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Miami-Dade County Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) receive an additional 10 percent of total technical evaluation points, and Local Certified Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs) receive an additional 5 percent.

The scope covers legislative monitoring, policy analysis, strategic advocacy, and representation before Federal legislative and regulatory bodies on behalf of the TPO's transportation programs, particularly the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Program and Bus Express Rapid Transit (BERT) corridors. Core deliverables include an annual written legislative strategy aligned with the approved TPO Legislative Platform, monthly activity reports, as-needed reports on Federal legislative sessions and TPO Governing Board meetings, and an annual summary due June 1st addressing significant issues and emerging priorities. The selected proposer must comply with Miami-Dade County ordinances governing conflicts of interest and lobbyist conduct, obtain prior TPO Governing Board approval before representing any other entity, and immediately disclose actual or perceived conflicts. Optional services include office space in Washington, DC with parking, telecommunications, and clerical support at costs requiring prior written approval.

The contract term is five years (60 months) from the effective date, with options for renewal upon mutual agreement. The fixed annual fee is $75,000 with monthly invoicing (1/12 of annual amount), firm and fixed for the contract term. Payment is due 45 days from receipt of proper invoice. The contract is subject to a 2 percent User Access Program fee under Miami-Dade County Code and audits by the Office of the Inspector General at one-quarter of one percent of total contract amount.

Evaluation criteria are Proposer's Relevant Experience, Qualifications and Past Performance (20 points); Relevant Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel and Subcontractors (40 points); and Proposer's Approach to Providing Services (40 points). The Competitive Selection Committee will evaluate proposals during October–November 2026, with an anticipated award in December 2026. The selected proposer must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim and commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.