Project Information

Bid Title

Government Relations and Lobbying Services

Issuing Agency

City of Wilsonville

Location

Oregon

Published Date

Nov 10, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 12, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Government Relations and Lobbying Services

Bid/RFP Status:

Open - accepting bids and proposals

Bid/RFP Due Date:

Friday, December 12, 2025 - 2:00pm

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The City of Wilsonville, Oregon invites proposals from qualified individuals or organizations for professional government relations and lobbying services. The City of Wilsonville maintains a strong government relations presence at the regional, state, and federal levels. These efforts are guided by City Council priorities and are led by an on-staff Government Relations Manager. The City is seeking consulting services from qualified professionals to advance the City’s ongoing policy and funding priorities. The requested services generally consist of expert counsel, advocacy and lobbying, and other services as described in the RFP.

The contract resulting from this RFP will have an anticipated term beginning April 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2030. At the City’s sole discretion, the contract may include up to two (2) additional two (2) year optional extensions. The anticipated negotiated fee for this Project is expected to exceed $250,000; therefore, Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the qualifications-based selection procedures of OAR 137-048-0220.

Supporting Documents

RFP - Government Relations and Lobbying Services (6 MB)

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Government Relations and Lobbying Services

ADVERTISEMENT DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025

Address Proposals to:

City of Wilsonville

Attn: Everett Wild

29799 SW Town Center Loop East

Wilsonville, OR 97070

Proposals due: Friday, December 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time

Proposals must be in pdf form, plainly marked as follows: “Request for Proposals – Government

Relations and Lobbying Services,” and sent to the attention of Everett Wild, Government Relations

Manager at ewild@wilsonvilleoregon.gov. Include the name and address of the Proposer. Faxed

or mailed Proposals will not be accepted.

The City of Wilsonville reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals.

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Table of Contents

Request for Proposals

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................. 3

II. SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................................. 3

Task 1 – Strategic Counsel .......................................................................................... 3

Task 2 – Lobbying ....................................................................................................... 3

Task 3 – French Prairie Forum .................................................................................... 4

Task 4 – Communications ........................................................................................... 4

Term of Service............................................................................................................ 4

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 4

IV. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 5

Proposal Format ........................................................................................................... 5

Introductory Letter ....................................................................................................... 5

Project Understanding.................................................................................................. 6

Project Approach ......................................................................................................... 6

Proposer Experience .................................................................................................... 7

Project Team Experience ............................................................................................. 7

Project Schedule........................................................................................................... 7

Supporting Information................................................................................................ 8

V. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION ............................................................................................... 8

VI. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION............................................................. 8

Written Evaluation ....................................................................................................... 8

Interview Evaluation .................................................................................................... 9

Successful Proposer Determination ............................................................................. 9

VII. SCHEDULE...................................................................................................................... 10

VIII. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING .......................................................................................... 10

IX. RFP DOCUMENTS.......................................................................................................... 11

X. PROJECT MANAGER .................................................................................................... 11

XI. RFP QUESTIONS ............................................................................................................ 11

XII. GENERAL RFP INFORMATION................................................................................... 12

Changes to the RFP Solicitation by Addenda............................................................ 12

Confidentiality ........................................................................................................... 12

Cancellation ............................................................................................................... 12

Late Proposals ............................................................................................................ 13

Disputes...................................................................................................................... 13

Proposer Certifications............................................................................................... 13

Nondiscrimination...................................................................................................... 14

Competition................................................................................................................ 14

RFP Protests and Change Requests ........................................................................... 14

Award Protest............................................................................................................. 15

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Proposal Liability....................................................................................................... 15

City Requests for Clarification, Additional Research, and Revisions ....................... 15

Rejection of Proposals ............................................................................................... 16

City’s Reservation of Rights ...................................................................................... 16

Modification or Withdrawal of Proposal by Proposer ............................................... 16

Duration of Proposal .................................................................................................. 17

Local and Federal Requirements ............................................................................... 17

Attachment A

Sample Professional Services Agreement .................................................................................. A-1

Attachment B

Supporting Information............................................................................................................... B-1

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Request for Proposals

The City of Wilsonville, Oregon (the “City”) is requesting Proposals in order to select a qualified

consultant to provide professional services for the Government Relations and Lobbying Services

(the “Project”). Consultants are invited to demonstrate their experience and qualifications in

performing work directly related to the services required by responding to this Request for

Proposals (RFP). The anticipated negotiated fee for this Project is expected to exceed $250,000;

therefore, Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the qualifications-based selection

procedures of OAR 137-048-0220. This Project ☐does ☒ does not involve federal funds.

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The City of Wilsonville maintains a strong government relations presence at the regional, state,

and federal levels. The City is seeking consulting services from qualified professionals to advance

the City’s ongoing policy and funding priorities.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

The following is a proposed Scope of Work for government relations and lobbying services. The

City reserves the right to modify the Scope of Work based on the Proposer’s Proposal.

Task 1 – Strategic Counsel

• Provide expert public and government affairs counsel and strategic advice to advance the

interests of the City of Wilsonville as established by the City Council.

• Advise on the development of the City of Wilsonville annual legislative agenda and

supporting materials, suggest strategies for implementation of City priorities.

• Monitor changes in state, regional, and local government policies that influence the policies

and interests of the City of Wilsonville and advise on action to be taken.

• Assist City staff in drafting, reviewing, amending, supporting, and opposing proposed

legislation.

• Provide “as requested” assistance to the Government Relations Manager to attend meetings

and coordinate with various officials and groups in support of the City’s legislative agenda

and public affairs program.

Task 2 – Lobbying

• Establish, strengthen, and maintain positive working relationships with state and federal

legislators, staff, and agencies; state advisory boards/commissions; Portland metro-area

mayors and city councilors; chambers of commerce and similar civic organizations; other

lobbyists; and other key government, non-profit, and private sector stakeholders.

• Alongside the Government Relations Manager, secure sponsors and advocate for City of

Wilsonville legislative priorities with the Oregon State Legislature, State of Oregon State

Agencies, Metro, and other local governments and government associations.

• Review State of Oregon revenue forecasts and proposed and adopted budgets and provide

expert revenue and fiscal analysis.

• Coordinate and strategize preparation of City of Wilsonville written and verbal testimony

at legislative hearings, including drafting letters and talking points if requested.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541820Public Relations Agencies

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