Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · GAINSE VILLE

    Federal Contract Lobbyist Services

    Issued by Gainse Ville
    cityRFPGainse VilleSol. 282373
    Open · 24d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    24
    due Aug 6, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 9, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Gainse Ville
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541820
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Gainesville, Florida, seeks proposals from federal legislative lobbying and advocacy firms to provide professional consulting and lobbying services for federal legislative sessions and other needs. The opportunity supports the city's broad municipal services and regional influence.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    282373
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    July 9, 2026
    Due Date
    August 6, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541820AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Gainse Ville
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Gainse Ville

    Description

    It is the intent of the City of Gainesville to obtain proposals for Federal legislative lobbying and advocacy firm to provide professional legislative consulting and lobbying services to the City of Gainesville, General Government. This includes but is not limited to scheduled, extended, and special Federal legislative sessions and anytime throughout the year deemed necessary by the city.

     

    *NOTE: Bidder must download the bid document, including specifications, plans, etc. from the Attachments tab.

     

    Background

    Gainesville is the largest city and also the county seat of Alachua County. It serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for the north central Florida region.

     

    The city provides a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection; comprehensive land use planning and zoning services; code enforcement and neighborhood improvement; streets and drainage construction and maintenance; traffic engineering services; refuse and recycling services through a franchised operator; recreation and parks; cultural and nature services; and necessary administrative services to support these activities.  Additionally, the city owns a regional transit system, a municipal airport, a 72-par championship golf course and a utility.

     

    Gainesville is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, and is one of the State’s centers for education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. The University of Florida and UF Health Hospital at UF are the leading employers in Gainesville and provide jobs for many residents of surrounding counties. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.

     

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: CMGR-260055-WB
    • Department: GG_City Manager: City Manager
    • Department Head: Andrew Persons (Interim City Manager)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-07-30T19:00:00.000Z

    Submission Requirements

    • BIDDER RESPONSE (required)

      Download City's bid document, specifications and plans from the Attachments tab.  Bidder must upload their response here.  Note, bidder does not need to upload the their bid document, only the completed and signed required forms.

    Key dates

    1. July 9, 2026Published
    2. August 6, 2026Responses Due

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    Frequently asked questions

    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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