RFP Federal Lobbyist Services - 2024

This contract awards Wayne State University a three‑year flat‑fee federal lobbying and government‑relations services agreement. The selected firm will provide strategic counsel, legislative drafting, relationship building with the White House, Congress, and federal agencies, monitoring of federal actions, and coordination of travel and meetings in Washington, D.C. The scope includes advice on policy, strategic planning for federal funding opportunities, communications strategy, and compliance with lobbying disclosure requirements. The agreement allows for up‑to‑two one‑year extensions at the university’s discretion, and the vendor must submit periodic reports and adhere to M/W/DBE reporting, conflict‑of‑interest certifications, and other compliance requirements. • Provides full‑service lobbying, strategic planning, and federal opportunity identification for a major public research university. • Flat‑fee pricing with a 5 % annual increase cap, excluding travel and high‑volume reproduction costs. • Requires extensive certifications (non‑collusion, conflict of interest, M/W/DBE, financial statements) and quarterly reporting.