Guilford County NC MUNIS #20320

Guilford County Solicits Federal and State Lobbying Services

Guilford County Purchasing Department is seeking qualified firms to provide federal and/or state lobbying services to support the County's interests in areas such as infrastructure, public safety, health, education, and workforce development. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department - Scope of Services: - Federal lobbying services: legislative monitoring, advocacy, reporting, and strategic planning for federal legislative, regulatory, budget, appropriations, and agency activities - State lobbying services: legislative monitoring, advocacy, reporting, and strategic planning for state legislative, budget, appropriations, administrative rules, and agency actions - Firms may propose for federal, state, or both service categories - Services include monthly retainer and hourly rates for additional activities (e.g., grassroots campaigns, legal drafting, grant writing) - Contract Structure: - Initial term of three years, with up to two additional one-year renewals (maximum five years) - County may award contracts separately or jointly to one or multiple providers - Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years of relevant lobbying experience - Demonstrated bipartisan relationships - Provider qualifications, references, and cost proposals required - Insurance coverage (general liability, workers compensation, business auto) - E-Verify compliance and non-collusion affidavits - Registration in Guilford County Vendor Self Service (VSS) system - Compliance with federal and state lobbying and employment laws - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation

Description

Guilford County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide state and/or federal lobbying services. Firms may submit proposals for either or both service categories. The contract term is initially three years with an option to renew for up to two additional one-year renewals, for a maximum of five years. The County reserves the right to terminate the contract earlier pursuant to the terms and conditions. A non-mandatory pre-proposal ZoomGov meeting will be held, and questions are to be submitted by a specified date.

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