El Paso Ionwave #2026-0347R Addendum 1

City of El Paso State Lobbying Services RFQ

The City of El Paso is seeking qualified firms to provide State Lobbying Services to support its legislative and funding priorities at the Texas state level. - Government Buyer: - City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, Strategic and Legislative Affairs - Services Requested: - State Lobbying Services - Advocacy at the Texas state legislature for City priorities such as infrastructure, military-community investments (notably Fort Bliss), public safety, border issues, and local governance - Legislative strategy development, policy monitoring, coalition building, and securing meetings with legislators and agencies - Support for military-community investments and border infrastructure - Preparation of testimony, briefing materials, and compliance with Texas Ethics Commission requirements - Regular reporting and communications - Minimum Requirements: - At least three years of Texas legislative advocacy experience - Established presence in Austin, Texas - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Texas Government Codes regarding boycotting and discrimination - Adherence to City of El Paso ethics and indebtedness policies - Submission of required affidavits and certifications (e.g., W-9, Form 1295, Non-Collusion, Conflict of Interest, etc.) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services procurement - Estimated annual contract value: $120,000, with a one-year term and an option to extend for an additional year - Key Places of Performance: - City of El Paso, Texas (government offices) - Austin, Texas (state legislative advocacy) - Fort Bliss (military-community investment focus)

Description

The City of El Paso, Texas, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for State Lobbying Services under solicitation number 2026-0347R Addendum 1. The procurement involves selecting qualified firms to provide lobbying services at the state level. The solicitation includes a schedule of events with a release date of March 17, 2026, a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on March 25, 2026, a question cutoff date of April 1, 2026, and a proposal due date of April 22, 2026. The contract award is anticipated in June 2026. Multiple mandatory forms and certifications are required as part of the submission.

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