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State Government Relations and Lobbying Services

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

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The City of Austin is seeking a subcontractor to provide State Government Relations and Lobbying Services. The selected provider will be responsible for performing direct lobbying and strategic advocacy for prime contractors on city projects, which includes communicating with state agency staff and elected officials to influence regulatory and legislative policy outcomes. Key responsibilities involve developing policy positions and representing the interests of the city within state regulatory processes. The contractor must possess specialized expertise in Texas legislative processes and ensure strict compliance with the City of Austin Anti-Lobbying Ordinance. Performance will be measured through the delivery of specific advocacy milestones and regular activity reports. Interested parties must respond by December 1, 2026.

General Info

City of Austin seeks subcontractor for state government relations and lobbying services.

Agency

Texas → City of Austin

NAICS

812910 - Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFP 4200 BRS3011REBID.

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

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STATE & FEDERAL LOBBYISTS

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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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Organization / AgencyTexas → City of Austin

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Performs direct lobbying and strategic advocacy for prime contractors on City of Austin projects. Communicates with state elected officials and agency staff to influence legislative or regulatory policy outcomes. Develops policy positions and represents City interests in state regulatory processes. Requires expertise in Texas legislative processes and compliance with City of Austin Anti-Lobbying Ordinance. Delivers advocacy milestones and activity reports.

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