WMPO- LOBBYING SERVICES

This solicitation seeks a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive lobbying services for the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO). The contractor will act as WMPO’s advocate before the North Carolina General Assembly, the U.S. Congress, and the federal Executive Branch, handling legislative tracking, drafting, liaison, and reporting. The scope includes continual lobbying, liaison with elected officials, legislative review, draft bill preparation, status monitoring, briefing material development, and targeted advocacy (e.g., securing funding for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement). Proposals must be limited to 15 pages, include team qualifications, relevant experience, and comply with WMPO’s MBE/DBE policy and insurance requirements. Evaluation will be based on experience, qualifications, staffing capability, and overall firm expertise. The contract will be funded from WMPO’s FY 2024 local-only budget, with no disclosed dollar amount. • Services: full‑cycle legislative lobbying and advocacy at state and federal levels. • Deliverables: legislative analyses, draft proposals, briefing packets, and regular progress reports. • Requirements: 5 hard‑copy copies + electronic PDF, MBE/DBE effort, insurance, and non‑collusion affidavit.