Lee County Southwest Florida #LOI260188CMR

Award of Federal Lobbying Services Contract to Capitol Counsel, L.L.C. for Lee County, FL

Lee County, Florida has awarded a contract for federal lobbying services to Capitol Counsel, L.L.C. to support the County's advocacy efforts at the federal level. - Government Buyer: - Lee County Board of County Commissioners (Procurement Management Department) - OEM/Vendor: - Capitol Counsel, L.L.C. - Services Requested: - Federal lobbying and advocacy services - Representation before U.S. Congress and federal agencies - Development and advancement of Lee County's federal legislative priorities - Advocacy for federal funding, appropriations, and permits for county programs and infrastructure (e.g., Fort Myers Beach Pier, Alico Road Extension) - Support for federal grant submittals and coordination with state lobbyists - Monthly written activity summaries and annual in-person meetings in Lee County - Notable Requirements: - Close coordination with County Administration - Annual in-person meetings in Lee County at vendor's expense - Personnel qualifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and detailed approach plans required - Contract awarded after waiver of competitive procurement, with four firms having submitted interest - Contract Value: - $120,000 plus expenses for a one-year term, with possible renewal - Place of Performance: - Primary: Lee County, Florida - Contracting Office: Lee County Procurement Management Administration, 2115 Second Street, 1st Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Description

This procurement is for Federal Lobbying Services to represent the Lee County Board of County Commissioners before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. The services include developing federal priorities, securing legislative and executive branch support, assisting with federal appropriations requests, and providing advocacy support for grant submittals. The contract term is one year with the possibility of renewal, and the awarded vendor is Capitol Counsel, L.L.C. The contract amount is $120,000 plus expenses.

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