Legislative and Intergovernmental Services

The City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is seeking a qualified lobbying firm to provide comprehensive legislative and intergovernmental services. The contractor will represent the City before the Missouri General Assembly, other state agencies, and the U.S. Federal Government, aiming to advance the City’s policy agenda, secure state and federal funding, and keep officials informed of relevant legislative activity. The engagement includes ongoing monitoring, strategic advice, preparation of testimony, and regular reporting throughout legislative sessions. • Scope: State and federal lobbying, policy agenda development, budget/appropriation advocacy, grant and bond funding pursuit. • Deliverables: Weekly legislative updates during Missouri session, quarterly updates year‑round, two in‑person Council briefings, written reports, assistance with testimony and legislative visits. • Required experience: Proven relationships with legislators, prior municipal lobbying work, proof of lobbyist registration (MO and federal), conflict‑of‑interest disclosures. • Contract start: Anticipated December 1 2026; award expected November 17 2026. • Submission deadline: September 18 2026 3:00 PM; questions due September 10 2026.