When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $50,000.

It was issued by Houston Land Bank. The work is located in Houston, Texas, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Government relations and legislative advocacy firm. Demonstrated relationships with Texas governmental and legislative stakeholders. Experience securing or advising on strategic public funding opportunities. Strong capabilities in strategic planning, reporting, stakeholder tracking, and meeting documentation. Proven ability to coordinate with clients and other professional advisors.

Government Relations Services (Due September 2, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Houston, Texas, United StatesPosted: August 6, 2026Deadline: September 2, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a government relations firm to provide legislative advocacy, strategic funding support, stakeholder coordination, tracking, reporting, and timely governmental updates. Questions are due August 14, 2026, with proposals due September 2, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

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$50,000

CONTRACT DURATION

11 months

TIMELINE

Questions due: August 14th, 2026

Responses to questions issued: August 19th, 2026

Proposals due: September 2nd, 2026

Evaluation and interviews: September 3rd, 2026 through September 15th, 2026

Board of Directors consideration of award: September 21st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 14, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Houston Land Bank

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide government relations services, including governmental relations, legislative advocacy, and strategic funding support. The engagement will require an initial strategic work plan, regular written status reports, timely alerts, and trackers covering stakeholders, legislative matters, funding opportunities, and action items.

The selected provider will support communications, assignment management, tracking, meeting documentation, platform use, and coordination with other advisors. The solicitation emphasizes relevant governmental relationships, advocacy capabilities, and reporting. Marketing materials and lengthy general descriptions of the firm are discouraged. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026, and proposals are due by September 2, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $50,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Houston Land Bank. The work is located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Government relations and legislative advocacy firm
Demonstrated relationships with Texas governmental and legislative stakeholders
Experience securing or advising on strategic public funding opportunities
Strong capabilities in strategic planning, reporting, stakeholder tracking, and meeting documentation
Proven ability to coordinate with clients and other professional advisors

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