Description
The City of Wilmington, on behalf of the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO), issued an RFP seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide comprehensive lobbying services. The contractor will represent WMPO’s interests before the North Carolina General Assembly, the U.S. Congress, and federal executive agencies, handling legislative tracking, drafting, liaison, advocacy outreach, and reporting. The solicitation requires a concise 15‑page proposal, five hard‑copy copies, and compliance with WMPO’s MBE/DBE policies and insurance requirements. Evaluation will be based on experience with similar NC municipal/MPO projects, staff qualifications, staffing capacity, and overall firm expertise.
• Scope includes lobbying, legislative review, drafting proposals, and progress reporting.
• Submission deadline is September 6 2024 (5 pm) with a question deadline of August 21 2024.
• No disclosed budget; award will be made on best‑value criteria.