Legislative and Intergovernmental Services

The City of Lee's Summit is seeking an experienced firm to provide Missouri state and federal lobbying, legislative representation, policy tracking, strategic advice, and funding advocacy services.

City of Lee's Summit > Law Department


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2027-014
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 01, 2026 12:49 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
deedee.tschirhart@cityofls.net
+18169691087
220 Se Green Street, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Submission Instructions
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Procurement and Contract Services, City of Lee's Summit City Hall, 220 Southeast Green Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Description

The City of Lee's Summit is seeking a qualified individual or firm to provide professional lobbying and legislative representation services before the Missouri General Assembly, other Missouri governmental bodies, and the United States Federal Government. The selected provider will support the City's legislative agenda, identify and respond to legislation affecting the City, pursue state and federal funding, and provide information gathering, dissemination, strategic advice, and legislative-visit coordination. Required services include monitoring and reporting on legislation and governmental developments; advising the Mayor, City Council committee members, and staff; developing and implementing legislative strategies; representing the City in budget, appropriation, capital bond, and grant processes; supporting testimony and legislative office visits; filing required ethics reports; and providing regular written updates plus two in-person City Council reports. The City permits subcontracting for part of the work when substantial coordination is demonstrated. Proposals must address the requested approach, firm and personnel qualifications, governmental experience, references, lobbyist registration, subcontractors if applicable, resumes, task/personnel breakdown, and pricing.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
government lobbying serviceslegislative representationgrant funding advocacy
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 1, 2026-Release Date
Sep 10, 2026-Final Date and Time for Inquiries
Sep 18, 2026-Proposal Due Date and Time
Sep 21, 2026-Shortlist Announcement for Oral Interviews
Sep 28, 2026-Oral Interviews, if Necessary
Oct 19, 2026-Target LIRC Award Date
Nov 17, 2026-Target City Council Award Date
Dec 1, 2026-Anticipated Agreement Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Vehicle Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $500,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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