Description
Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) seeks a qualified consulting firm to serve as its Government Relations consultant, representing JAXPORT before Florida state and local agencies, securing appropriations, grants, permits, and influencing policy that affects the port’s strategic initiatives. The consultant will provide ongoing advocacy, lobbying, grant‑writing, permitting assistance, and regular reporting throughout a one‑year initial term, with up to four optional one‑year renewals. The award will be based on a fixed monthly retainer, qualifications, experience, workload capacity, and references.
• Represent JAXPORT before the Florida Legislature, Governor’s Office, and local/state agencies; attend hearings and meetings.
• Pursue state appropriations, draft and secure grant funding, and obtain necessary environmental and operational permits.
• Deliver monthly activity and financial reports; align advocacy with JAXPORT’s Strategic Master Plan and dredging projects.
• Maintain a physical presence in Jacksonville and Tallahassee with dedicated staff; be a registered Florida lobbyist with no recent violations.
• Fixed‑price contract (monthly retainer) evaluated alongside qualifications for award.