State Lobbying Services

The City of Norfolk is seeking a contractor to provide state lobbying services to advance the city's legislative priorities at the state level. The contractor will be responsible for identifying, reviewing, and monitoring pending state legislation, state budget, and state agency rulemaking that affects the city. The contractor will also represent the city's legislative and financial needs to legislative and executive branch government representatives. The city's major focus areas include flood control, transportation, public safety, and community and housing development. The contract will be for a period of five years, and the city reserves the right to award more than one contract. Key responsibilities of the contractor include: • Strategic legislative support: assisting in the formulation and development of strategies to advance the city's legislative priorities • Representation and advocacy: representing the city at the state level, maintaining relationships with individuals involved in legislative or executive processes, and ensuring the city is informed of relevant developments • Issue monitoring and legislative action: monitoring legislative and regulatory hearings, coordinating testimony, drafting bill language amendments, and researching issues • Additional services: performing services not specifically enumerated but directly related to the scope of work • Coalition building: identifying other localities and organizations with common interests and developing effective teaming arrangements to advance shared legislative priorities The city is looking for a contractor with experience and expertise in state lobbying, representation, and consulting services. The contractor must have knowledge of complicated legislative procedures and processes and be able to represent the city effectively and professionally.