Federal Lobbying and Legislative Representation Services

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government seeks a firm to provide federal lobbying and legislative representation, pursue federal funding, and build relationships with national philanthropies, nonprofits, and foundations.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County > Central Purchasing


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RFP-48-2026
Nov 18, 2026 02:00 PM
Nov 02, 2026 11:00 AM
4 years base + 3 × 1 year options
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Contact
sstone@lexingtonky.gov
+18592583320
200 East Main Street, Lexington, KY, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government seeks a qualified government affairs firm to develop and implement an annual federal legislative agenda; represent the government before Congress and federal agencies; identify and pursue grants, appropriations, and other funding; monitor legislation and regulations; and advise government leadership and staff. The work also includes arranging meetings, preparing communications and briefing materials, providing year-round advice, and establishing relationships with national philanthropies, nonprofits, and foundations to identify partnerships and funding opportunities. Focus areas include public safety, economic and community development, housing, sewer and stormwater infrastructure, transportation, land use, tax and finance policy, and grant opportunities. The contract is for an initial four-year period, with up to three optional one-year renewals. Proposals must include a letter of interest and statement of services with a work program, schedule, and deliverables; consultant qualifications and a resume or CV; examples of relevant work; at least three similar municipal or nonprofit client references with contact information; proposed principals, senior staff, and subcontractors; and a fee proposal. The solicitation also requires an Affirmative Action Plan, a current Workforce Analysis Form, and documentation of good-faith outreach efforts. Submit one electronic PDF through IonWave by the stated deadline.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
government lobbying serviceslegislative representationgovernment relations consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 02, 2026 04:00 PM-Issue Date
Nov 10, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Nov 18, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Worker's Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Professional (E&O) Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Legal Ad-
Bid InvitationNov 02, 2026 06:00 PM
RFP Pkg 48-2026.pdfNov 02, 2026 06:00 PM
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