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Legislative Policy Research and Strategic Guidance

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Response Deadline12/01/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Legislative Policy Research and Strategic Guidance subcontract provides specialized research and technical policy expertise to prime contractors working on City of Austin projects. The scope of work involves analyzing governing laws and rulemaking to develop technical recommendations across several critical sectors, including Energy, Healthcare, Housing, Land Use, Municipal Finance, and Public Safety. The primary objective is to translate complex regulatory data into actionable policy positions. Deliverables for this engagement include the production of policy position papers, detailed research reports, and strategic recommendation memos. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541611, with a response deadline set for December 1, 2026.

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Subcontract for policy research and strategic guidance for City of Austin projects.

Agency

Texas → City of Austin

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

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Documents

This scope was carved out of RFP 4200 BRS3011REBID.

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PostedNov 2

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Response DeadlineDec 1

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12/01/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyTexas → City of Austin

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Supplies specialized research and technical policy positions for prime contractors on City of Austin projects. Analyzes governing laws and rulemaking to draft technical recommendations in Energy, Healthcare, Housing, Land Use, Municipal Finance, or Public Safety. Translates complex regulatory data into actionable policy positions. Delivers policy position papers, research reports, and strategic recommendation memos.

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