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Award of Lobbyist Services for Volusia County School Board

This opportunity involves the School Board of Volusia County, Florida awarding a contract for comprehensive lobbyist services: - Government Buyer: - School Board of Volusia County, Procurement Department (DeLand, FL) - Awarded Vendor: - GrayRobinson, P.A. - Scope of Services: - Legislative advocacy and representation before the Florida Legislature and state agencies - Executive branch engagement - Budget and appropriations advocacy - Strategic communications and intelligence - Coalition building and stakeholder engagement - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in Florida education policy and legislative advocacy - Coalition building and compliance with Florida lobbying registration and reporting requirements - Competition: - Full and open competition with 190 vendors invited, 4 proposals received, and 2 shortlisted for presentations - Contract Structure: - Initial three-year term with one optional two-year renewal period - Place of Performance: - Services to be performed for the School Board of Volusia County, covering district properties in multiple cities across northeast Florida - Contracting office located at 200 N. Clara Ave., DeLand, FL 32720

Description

The Volusia County School Board Procurement issued a Request for Proposal (RFP-2025-9049-EK) for comprehensive lobbyist services to represent the district's interests before the Florida Legislature, state agencies, and other governmental bodies. The scope includes legislative advocacy, executive branch engagement, budget and appropriations advocacy, strategic communications, intelligence, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement. The solicitation was awarded with an anticipated contract start date of November 19, 2025, for an initial three-year term with an optional two-year renewal. The procurement process included public meetings, presentations, and a shortlist of firms.

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