RFQ 26-004-80 State Government Relations Consultant Services

Shelby County is seeking a qualified consultant or consulting firm to provide comprehensive state government‑relations services. The vendor will develop legislative agendas, act as liaison with the Tennessee General Assembly and Governor’s Office, secure state‑level funding and grants, monitor relevant legislation, and deliver regular reports and actionable recommendations. All proposals must be submitted in hard‑copy (original + 7 copies) with two USB drives by the June 26 2026 deadline; no electronic or fax submissions are accepted. The contract starts upon execution and runs through June 30 2027, with two optional one‑year renewals, and requires a 90‑day offer validity and a minimum 20 % locally owned small‑business subcontracting commitment. • Legislative agenda development and strategy for the Tennessee General Assembly • Liaison and relationship‑building with state elected officials and agencies • Grant/appropriation assistance, monitoring of legislation, and regular reporting • Minimum 5 years of relevant lobbying experience, proven measurable results, and LOSB subcontracting commitment • Hard‑copy delivery of proposal (original + 7 copies) plus two USB drives by June 26 2026 4 PM CST