Federal Contract Lobbyist Services

The City of Gainesville is seeking a federal legislative lobbying and advocacy firm to provide professional legislative consulting and lobbying services. The selected firm will be responsible for identifying federal grant opportunities, reviewing existing and proposed federal policies, monitoring and tracking City issues of interest, and assisting the Mayor, City Commissioners, and City staff in the coordination and development of the City's federal legislative program. The firm will also be required to provide regular legislative reports, targeted information on federal policy and regulatory actions, and logistical support in Washington, D.C. The City is looking for a firm with at least 10 years of experience providing professional legislative consulting and lobbying services, including 5 years of experience providing such services to local governments. • Identify federal grant opportunities and provide designated City staff with agency meetings, letters of support, or other recommendations to enhance their efforts in the competitive proposal process. • Review existing and proposed federal policies, programs, and legislation, and identify those issues that may affect the City or its citizens. • Monitor and track City issues of interest, including litigation, administrative hearings, and proceedings. • Assist the Mayor, City Commissioners, and City staff in the coordination and development of the City's federal legislative program. • Provide regular legislative reports and targeted information on federal policy and regulatory actions. • Provide logistical support in Washington, D.C.