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Rhode Island State Legislative Lobbying Services

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

State of Rhode Island

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

RI, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFP27007056.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Government Relations and Legislative Lobbying Services - RIOPC

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Timeline

PostedOct 13

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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11/04/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 21 days

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AgencyState of Rhode Island

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Performs direct advocacy and lobbying activities for prime contractors on State of Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner projects. Develops legislative and budgetary strategies, attends hearings and committee meetings, and leverages relationships with the RI General Assembly and Office of the Governor. Must be registered and compliant with the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act. Delivers successful advancement of agency priorities and facilitated meetings.

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