SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · CITY OF CHARLOTTE
AI Summary
The City of Charlotte seeks qualified firms or individuals for state lobbying services to advance legislative, regulatory, and funding priorities. Services include advocacy before state government, strategic guidance, and support across multiple city priority areas. Proposals due by July 31, 2026.
The City of Charlotte is seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive state lobbying services that advance the City’s legislative, regulatory, and funding priorities. Selected partners will represent the City before the state’s legislative and executive branches, offering strategic guidance, ongoing monitoring of governmental activity, and active advocacy on issues affecting City operations and programs. Services will be performed under the direction of the City’s Government Relations staff and will support a wide range of priority areas, including aviation, economic development, workforce development, environmental quality, transportation infrastructure, housing, public safety, public transportation, stormwater, local government finance and procurement, telecommunications, water and sewer, and other emerging City Council priorities.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 2nd 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 23rd 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 31st 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | Jul 31st 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | Yes |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposed Solution | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Proposal Submission Form | File Type: Any (.*) | 1 | Required |
| References Form | File Type: Any (.*) | 1 | Required |
| Certification Regarding Debarment | File Type: Any (.*) | 1 | Required |
| Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification | File Type: Any (.*) | 1 | Required |
| Price Sheet | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | 1 | Required |
| Exceptions Form | File Type: Any (.*) | 1 | Required |
| Questionnaire | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
Name Type # Files Requirement Proposer certifies submitted proposal complies with the specifications and conditions issued by the City except as clearly marked. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Proposer acknowledges receipt of all addenda posted on this Procurement Portal. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Proposer acknowledges review of the "Trade Secrets and Personal Identification Information (PII)" Section which outlines the City's legal obligation to provide Proposal documents upon request by the public, with the exception of information marked as a Trade Secret or PII. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Proposer has elected to (A) upload the designated section(s) of the Proposal as a Trade Secret or PII, or (B) decline to mark any portion of this Proposal as a Trade Secret or PII by declining to upload any designated section. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple Optional Proposer acknowledges the company was given the opportunity to provide exceptions to the Sample Contract as provided in the RFP. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Proposer has elected to (A) upload the exceptions to the Sample Contract, or (B) decline to include any exceptions to the Sample Contract by declining to upload any exceptions. File Type: Word (.doc, .docx) 1 Optional
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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