Austin Afo #IFQ 1100 EAL1001

Austin Energy seeks professional lobbyist services for legislative advocacy

The City of Austin, through Austin Energy, is seeking professional lobbyist services to represent its interests in state and federal legislative and regulatory matters affecting municipally owned electric utilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Energy - Services Requested: - Professional legislative advocacy, navigation, communication, policy analysis, reporting, and compliance - Representation for Austin Energy on state and federal issues - Key Requirements: - Minimum 20 years of legislative experience - Minimum 10 years of lobbying experience - Demonstrated Texas electric utility experience - Compliance with City and State certifications, wage theft training, and Texas government codes - Contract Structure: - Monthly retainer rate not to exceed $14,000 - Total contract value not to exceed $78,000 - Initial term of six months, with up to three one-month extensions - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation

Description

The City of Austin is seeking a qualified firm to provide professional legislative services on behalf of its municipally-owned electric utility, Austin Energy. The services involve professional lobbyist activities to represent the City's interests. The solicitation is an Invitation for Quote (IFQ) with a focus on lobby services. The contract includes a monthly retainer rate with a maximum monthly rate of $14,000, inclusive of all fees.

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