When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 10, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Williamsburg. The work is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.

Federal Lobbying and Government Relations Services (Due November 19, 2026)

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Williamsburg, Virginia, United StatesPosted: October 20, 2026Deadline: November 19, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Williamsburg is seeking a qualified consultant to provide federal lobbying and government relations services to advance the City's legislative, policy, and funding priorities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five years of relevant experience providing federal lobbying, government relations, or legislative advocacy services
Must maintain an office in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area or demonstrate an established and reliable operational presence in the region
Must identify the principal individual responsible for the City's account
Must disclose applicable federal lobbying registration status and compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act
Must disclose any material compliance findings, sanctions, or unresolved matters relating to lobbying activities during the preceding five years
Must disclose actual, potential, or reasonably foreseeable conflicts of interest

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: October 20th, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: November 10th, 2026

Responses to Questions/Addendum Issued: November 12th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 19th, 2026

Initial Proposal Evaluation: November 24th, 2026

Interviews or Presentations, if Required: December 1st, 2026

Negotiations with Highest-Ranked Offeror: December 3rd, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award: December 10th, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: January 15th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 10, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Williamsburg

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Williamsburg, Virginia, is soliciting proposals for a consultant to provide proactive, strategic, and results-oriented federal advocacy and government relations services. The consultant will assist in advancing the City's legislative, policy, and funding priorities before the United States Congress, federal agencies, and other federal entities. Key responsibilities include monitoring federal legislation and funding opportunities, congressional and federal agency engagement, strategic planning, and bipartisan advocacy. The initial contract term is two years, with the option for the City to renew for up to three additional one-year periods, for a maximum potential term of five years.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 10, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Williamsburg. The work is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.

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