Federal and State Lobbying Services

The Guilford County Purchasing Department is seeking qualified firms to provide lobbying services at the state and/or federal level. Firms may submit proposals for either or both categories, and the solicitation is open to all interested and qualified firms. The solicitation includes a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal ZoomGov meeting and a defined question‑submission window. All bid documents are hosted on the county’s Vendor Self Service portal. • Scope: Lobbying representation and advocacy with state and federal legislators and agencies on behalf of Guilford County. • Service categories: Separate or combined state‑level and federal‑level lobbying. • Submission window: August 25 2026 (posting) to September 17 2026 (deadline). • Pre‑proposal meeting: September 1 2026, 10:00 AM (ZoomGov, non‑mandatory). • Questions due: September 8 2026, 2:00 PM (email). • Delivery: Services to be performed throughout the contract period as defined by the award (duration not specified). • Evaluation: Standard RFP evaluation; county reserves right to reject any or all bids.