The City of Commerce City (“City”) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors (“Respondents”) to provide lobbying services to Congress and executive departments, as described in this Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The selected Respondent is expected to represent the interests of the City to Congress, keep the City informed of relevant legislation, and connect representatives of the City with key stakeholders in the policy process, as more fully detailed in the Scope of Services section of this RFP (“Services”)
This RFP provides a general description of services anticipated, submittal requirements, outlines selection criteria and the selection process. A response to this RFP (“Proposal”) should serve as a complete approach to providing the services. Joint submittals are encouraged to ensure the ability to provide all services requested in this scope. Any proposed subcontractors/team members must be identified and their roles clearly defined in the Proposal.
The City intends to execute a contract with an anticipated notice to proceed date of XXX, 202___ with the selected Respondent (“Consultant”) on a non-exclusive basis for a term that encompasses the length of time the Services are anticipated to require, subject to annual appropriation. Any selected Respondent will be expected to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (Attachment A) with the City consistent with the terms of this RFP.
