Federal Lobbying and Government Relations Services

The City of Williamsburg is seeking a consultant to provide federal lobbying and government relations services to advance the City's legislative, policy, funding, and strategic priorities.

City of Williamsburg


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RFP-130432
Nov 19, 2026 02:00 PM
Oct 20, 2026 08:00 AM
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
cwebber@williamsburgva.gov
+17572206182
401 Lafayette Street, Williamsburg, VA, USA
Submission Instructions
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City of Williamsburg, Finance - Purchasing Department, 401 Lafayette Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185, Attention: Cindy Webber, RFP No. 01 1201 27
Description

The City seeks a consultant to provide proactive federal lobbying and government relations services, including advancing its legislative, policy, funding, and strategic priorities before Congress, federal agencies, and other federal entities. The work includes monitoring legislation, regulations, appropriations, and funding opportunities; developing advocacy strategies and materials; supporting congressional and agency engagement; and coordinating with public-sector and regional partners as authorized. The consultant must provide an initial work plan, monthly activity reports, quarterly strategy reviews, timely alerts, and an annual performance review. The solicitation also requires relevant federal lobbying experience, registration and compliance disclosures, a Washington, D.C.-area presence, proposed personnel information, and at least three client references. Proposals must include a cost and fee proposal and the specified certifications, disclosures, and supporting information.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR499Other Professional Services
Smart Codes
federal lobbying servicesgovernment relations consultinglegislative advocacy
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 20, 2026 12:00 PM-Solicitation Issued
Nov 10, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 12, 2026-Responses to Questions/Addendum Issued
Nov 19, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 24, 2026-Initial Proposal Evaluation
Dec 1, 2026-Interviews or Presentations, if Required
Dec 3, 2026-Negotiations with Highest-Ranked Offeror
Dec 10, 2026-Anticipated Contract Award
Jan 15, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $500,000.00
  • Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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