Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified consulting firm to provide full‑service lobbying and legislative‑affairs support for the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The contractor will represent WMPO before the North Carolina General Assembly, the U.S. Congress, and federal executive agencies, track relevant legislation, draft proposals, and prepare briefing materials. The work is performance‑based, with selection made on experience, qualifications, and best‑value considerations.
• Scope includes continuous lobbying, liaison with elected officials, legislative review, drafting of bills, and regular status reporting.
• Proposals limited to 15 pages, require five hard‑copy copies plus one electronic PDF, and must include team qualifications, relevant past lobbying experience, and certifications.
• Award will be funded from WMPO’s FY 2024 local‑only planning program; no federal funds are involved, and the contractor must comply with the City’s MBE/DBE policy and insurance requirements.