Federal Lobbying Services

Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-02

  • Reference numberN/A
  • StatusUpcoming
  • SummaryThe City seeks a qualified firm or individual to provide federal lobbying services for the City and the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA), representing their interests before federal legislative and executive branch officials.

The selected Contractor must maintain a Washington, D.C.–area office and will monitor federal activity, communicate the City’s and MPTA’s positions, and pursue favorable policy, regulatory, and funding outcomes under the direction of the City’s Government Relations staff. Services include continuous engagement with Congress and the Executive Branch across priority areas such as aviation, economic development, workforce development, sustainability and environmental quality, transportation infrastructure, housing and community development, planning and land use, public safety, public transportation, stormwater, local government finance and procurement, telecommunications, water and sewer, and other emerging City Council priorities.

Requirements

Insurance Requirements

The City requires the awarded vendor(s) to obtain and maintain the following insurance coverage types:

  • Automobile- $1,000,000
  • Commercial Liability- $1,000,000
  • Workers Compensation- $100,000
  • Errors & Omissions- $3,000,000

Estimated Total Value

The total project value is anticipated to be:

  • $1,050,000

Contract Term

The term of the project is anticipated to be:

  • Two (2) year contract, up to two (2) one-year renewals