Federal Lobbying and Government Affairs Services

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority is seeking a federal lobbying firm to provide legislative advocacy, government relations, funding-opportunity support, regulatory monitoring, strategic communications, and representation before federal officials under a two-year agreement with extension options.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority


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RFP 2626
Nov 06, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 12:00 PM
2 years base + 2 × 2 years options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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purchasing@grr.org
5500 44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Attn: Marissa Norris, Senior Procurement Specialist, Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, 5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Description

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority seeks a registered federal lobbying firm to advance its federal priorities and support continued growth and engagement. Services include monitoring and analyzing legislation, regulations, policies, and other governmental actions; developing advocacy strategies; identifying and supporting pursuit of federal funding and grant opportunities; building relationships with federal decision-makers; facilitating meetings and briefings; representing the Authority at federal events; and preparing correspondence, testimony, briefing materials, talking points, and other advocacy communications. The contractor must maintain required federal lobbying registrations and reporting, comply with applicable ethics and disclosure requirements, and provide regular activity updates and reports. Respondents must have at least three years of relevant federal legislative affairs, lobbying, or government affairs experience and maintain federal lobbyist registration throughout the contract. Proposals must include an executive summary, business organization information, project understanding and recommendations, project staffing, at least three relevant references, and a fee proposal. The initial agreement is for two years beginning January 1, 2027, with two possible two-year extensions. The fee proposal must cover the initial two-year term and potential extensions.

Classification Codes
NAICS541618Other Management Consulting Services
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
federal lobbying servicesgovernment affairs consultingfederal grant advocacy
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 16, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Nov 06, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jan 1, 2027-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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