State Government Relations and Lobbying Services

The City of Dallas is seeking state government relations, regulatory agency support, and lobbying services, including legislative advocacy, policy analysis, and funding opportunity support under a three-year contract with one one-year renewal option.

City of Dallas > Office of Procurement Services


General
Open (open)
BMZ26-00031500
Nov 20, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 09:30 PM
3 years base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
aliyah.wells@dallas.gov
+12146715116
Submission Instructions
Online
Proposal, Sample Contract w/Redlines, Standard Forms, SBE Affidavit BEH-FRM-602.SAW, Schedule of Work and Actual Payment BEH-FRM-603.SAW, Local Participation & Workforce Impact Form BEH-FRM-604.SAW, SBE Utilization Plan & Commitment to Local Economic Impact BEH-FRM-605.SAW, Engagement Score & Past Commitment Form BEH-FRM-606.SAW, SBE Good Faith Effort Documentation Form BEH-FRM-607.SAW, if applicable, Prime Self-Performance Declaration BEH-FRM-609.SAW, if applicable, Subcontractor Intent Form BEH-FRM-610.SAW
Description

The City seeks one or more providers to represent its municipal interests before the Texas Legislature, executive branch, and state agencies and commissions. Services include legislative and regulatory monitoring, policy analysis, strategic advocacy, stakeholder relationship coordination, support for the City's legislative agenda, drafting advocacy materials, arranging meetings and testimony, and identifying and pursuing state funding opportunities. The City is seeking providers with experience in water, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure, as well as subjects in its adopted legislative agenda. Services will be ordered as needed throughout an initial three-year term, with one one-year renewal option. The selected provider must maintain qualified personnel, designate a lead lobbyist or account manager, comply with lobbying registration and reporting requirements, and provide regular updates and reports.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR406Policy Review/Development Services
Smart Codes
government relations consultinglegislative lobbying servicesregulatory policy analysis
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 22, 2026 09:30 PM-Opportunity Open Date
Nov 03, 2026 09:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Dial-in: +1 469-217-7604; phone conference ID: 252 528 474#
Nov 06, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Business Automobile Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability aggregate — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella or Excess Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Crime — $500,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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