Description
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) seeks a qualified consulting firm to serve as its primary liaison for local and state government relations in Florida. The consultant will provide on‑demand advocacy, legislative monitoring, grant and appropriations assistance, permitting support, and representation at hearings for JAXPORT’s strategic projects such as the Strategic Master Plan and dredging initiatives. The work is non‑exclusive, with a fixed monthly retainer and monthly activity reporting, and may be renewed up to four additional one‑year terms.
• Core duties include legislative monitoring, representation at state and local hearings, grant application assistance, and securing permits/approvals.
• Minimum qualifications require ≥5 years lobbying experience, offices in Jacksonville and Tallahassee, active Florida lobbyist registration, and relevant insurance.
• Fixed‑fee monthly retainer (proposer‑determined) for a one‑year term, with up to four optional one‑year renewals, and monthly reporting requirements.