When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Dallas. The work is located in Austin, Texas, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States.

State Government Relations, Regulatory Agency Support, and Lobbying Services (Due November 20, 2026)

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Austin, Texas, United States; Dallas, Texas, United StatesPosted: October 22, 2026Deadline: November 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Dallas is seeking comprehensive state government relations, regulatory agency support, and lobbying services to represent its municipal interests before the Texas Legislature, the Executive Branch, and state agencies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Proposer must have been established in the business of providing state government relations, regulatory agency support, and lobbying services for a minimum of 7 years
All individuals performing lobbying services must comply with all applicable Texas lobbying registration and reporting requirements
Proposer must assign a lead state lobbyist or account manager to serve as the City's primary point of contact
Proposer must demonstrate familiarity with Texas legislative processes, state appropriations procedures, and state policy development
Proposer must demonstrate experience representing municipal or other governmental entities before the Texas Legislature and state agencies
Proposer must demonstrate experience with water, wastewater, sewer infrastructure, or other municipal infrastructure matters
Successful proposer must purchase and maintain insurance as described in Attachment B within 15 days of award
Proposer must complete Form 1295-Certificate of Interested Parties

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Date Issued: October 22nd, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: November 3rd, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Question Due Date: November 6th, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Submission Due Date: November 20th, 2026 at 1:00 PM

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 6, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Dallas

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Dallas is soliciting proposals for professional services to represent its municipal interests before the Texas Legislature, the Executive Branch, and state agencies and commissions. The selected providers will deliver strategic advocacy, legislative and regulatory monitoring, policy analysis, and funding opportunity identification, primarily within Austin, Texas. Services include maintaining regular communication with City leadership, coordinating stakeholder relationships, and supporting the advancement of the City's legislative agenda throughout legislative sessions, interim periods, and agency rulemaking. The City is seeking one or more providers with demonstrated specialization in water, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure, as well as experience in the subject matters of the City’s adopted legislative agenda. The contract term is three years with one, one-year renewal option.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Dallas. The work is located in Austin, Texas, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States.

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