STATE LOBBYING SERVICES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITY POLICY

The City of North Miami Beach seeks a qualified lobbying firm to represent its interests on state‑level water and wastewater infrastructure and utility policy matters. The three‑year contract (with two optional annual renewals) requires the contractor to develop and execute a lobbying strategy, monitor legislative activity, prepare position papers, and engage with state officials and agencies on behalf of the City. The firm must have proven experience in public‑policy advocacy, a strong network within Florida’s legislative and regulatory bodies, and the capacity to deliver monthly reporting and performance metrics. • Scope: Legislative monitoring, strategy development, direct lobbying, stakeholder outreach, and reporting. • Duration: 3‑year base term, with two possible one‑year extensions. • Deliverables: Quarterly policy briefs, monthly activity logs, advocacy plans, and final performance summary. • Requirements: Proven lobbying experience in water/wastewater sector, Florida‑based staff, compliance with state ethics rules, and insurance coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence. • Submission: Electronic proposal via OpenGov portal by Dec 2, 2026, 3 pm; questions due by Nov 10, 2026, 5 pm.