Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Qualifications - Federal Lobbying

Issuing Agency

City of Valdez

Location

Alaska

Published Date

Dec 3, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 23, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Qualifications - Federal Lobbying
Category:	Current Projects
Status:	Open

Description: Bid Posting Date: December 02, 2025 Project: Request for Qualifications - Federal Lobbying Project Number: TBD Bids Due:December 23, 2025 at 4:00PM The purpose of this document is to solicit qualifications from qualified firms to provide federal lobbying services. The City reserves the right to select the qualified firm and/or firms deemed most beneficial to the City.  The Consultant will report to the City Manager or their designee and will be responsible for assisting the City achieve articulated federal priorities and goals. Background Information The City of Valdez, Alaska is a remote coastal city located in Prince William Sound with a land area of approximately 220 square miles. The year-round population of Valdez is approximately 3800, with summertime increases of up to 10,000 working residents. Valdez is the home of a diverse port industry including the terminus of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System and one of the largest Pink Salmon fisheries in the world. Valdez is a designated Coast Guard City and works closely with the lobbyist to advocate for a continued and increased Coast Guard presence in Valdez and Prince William Sound to protect critical national infrastructure. The community hosts approximately 125,000 visitors annually including RV travelers and cruise ship passengers. Valdez and Thompson Pass also host world class backcountry skiing and snow machining for winter recreation and tourism. Other significant local industries include transportation, healthcare, public services, and retail. The 2026 Council priorities for the City are: • Housing: Increase housing stock by Fall 2027, utilizing the housing needs assessment • Childcare: Complete an operating, active, licensed childcare facility by Fall 2026 • Maintenance: Annually appropriate funds toward deferred maintenance on critical infrastructure • Expanding & Modernizing: Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Maritime and Community Valdez encourages disadvantaged, minority and women-owned consultant firms to respond. Submit (1) electronic copy of your Statement of Qualifications via email to Nathan Duval, City Manager with a cc to Brianne Skilbred, Executive Assistant at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. and cc For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. Proposals will be accepted until: December 23, 2025 Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Nathan Duval City Manager, For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . Questions will be received until 4:00pm December 16, 2025. All questions will be answered formally in writing. Submission of a response to the RFQ implies acknowledgement of all addenda. The full request for qualification document may be downloaded from the links below. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in a quote, to reject any and all quotes without cause, and to re-solicit for quotes. Current minimum prevailing wage rates as published by the Alaska Department of Labor must be paid if required by law. Requirements of the Alaska Employment Preference (AS 36.10) must be met. The City of Valdez “ Standard Specifications and Standard Details ” shall be used. Reference Documents Standard Specifications Standard Details Request for Addendum / Plan Holders List Current State of Alaska Minimum Prevailing Wage Rates Title 36 Public Contracts ; Confirm Title 36 is the most recent version published by State of Alaska Department of Labor Publication Date/Time: 12/2/2025 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: Open Until Contracted Business Hours: M-F 8-4:30pm Related Documents: Request for Qualifications fed lobbying RFQ 2025

Attachment Preview

Page 1 of 4

City of Valdez

Request for Qualifications

Date: 12/2/2025

Project: Federal Lobbying Request for Qualifications

Project Number: N/A

A. Overview

The purpose of this document is to solicit qualifications from qualified firms to provide federal

lobbying services.

The City reserves the right to select the qualified firm and/or firms deemed most beneficial to the

City. The Consultant will report to the City Manager or their designee and will be responsible for

assisting the City achieve articulated federal priorities and goals.

Background Information

The City of Valdez, Alaska is a remote coastal city located in Prince Wiliam Sound with a land

area of approximately 220 square miles. The year-round population of Valdez is approximately

3800, with summertime increases of up to 10,000 working residents.

Valdez is the home of a diverse port industry including the terminus of the Trans Alaska Pipeline

System and one of the largest Pink Salmon fisheries in the world. Valdez is a designated Coast

Guard City and works closely with the lobbyist to advocate for a continued and increased Coast

Guard presence in Valdez and Prince Willaim Sound to protect critical national infrastructure.

The community hosts approximately 125,000 visitors annually including RV travelers and cruise

ship passengers. Valdez and Thompson Pass also host world class backcountry skiing and

snowmachining for winter recreation and tourism.

Other significant local industries include transportation, healthcare, public services, and retail.

The 2026 Council priorities for the City are:

• Housing: Increase housing stock by Fall 2027, utilizing the housing needs assessment

• Childcare: Complete an operating, active, licensed childcare facility by Fall 2026

• Maintenance: Annually appropriate funds toward deferred maintenance on critical

infrastructure

• Expanding & Modernizing: Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Maritime and Community

Budget & Timeline

The anticipated engagement for this contract is five (5) years. The terms of the agreement will

be negotiated with a preference for stable and consistent contract value.

Page 2 of 4

B. Scope of Work & Tasks

Consultant will be responsible for the tasks identified below (not an all-inclusive list):

1. Federal Appropriations & Strategy

a. Track federal appropriation cycles, discretionary or community project funding

opportunities, and major grant programs relevant to municipal priorities

(infrastructure, public safety, housing, transportation, energy, resilience, etc.)

b. Work with the City Manager and City Council to develop a funding strategy to

address Council goals.

c. Assist in drafting congressional request forms and supporting documentation

and submitting requests on behalf of the municipality.

d. The firm will be an active partner and engage in strategy and goal

development.

2. Advocacy & Legislative Engagement

a. Identify federal legislative or regulatory actions that impact municipal

operations, revenue, or strategic initiatives.

b. Advocate directly with congressional delegations, key committees, and federal

agencies on behalf of the municipality.

c. Arrange and support meetings between municipal leaders and federal

policymakers.

d. Prepare talking points, issue briefs, and testimony when needed.

3. Travel & Meeting Coordination

Organize annual or semiannual trips (twice per year preferred) for municipal officials

to Washington, D.C., including:

a. Meetings with congressional delegation and committee staff

b. Visits with federal agencies

c. Participation in federal conferences

d. Provide briefing books and meeting preparation

4. Washington, D.C. Representation

a. Serve as the municipality’s voice in Washington when staff cannot be present.

b. Participate in relevant congressional hearings, agency briefings, and

stakeholder roundtables.

c. Represent the municipality in coalitions or national organizations when

appropriate (e.g., NACO, NLC, sector-specific coalitions).

5. Meetings & Reports

a. Facilitate biweekly update meetings with the City Manager.

b. Provide written semiannual reports to the City Council for quarters not including

fly-ins.

c. Provide annual report to the City Council, in person preferred, but virtual when

necessary.

Page 3 of 4

C. Selection Process

Submissions will be rated using the scoring information provided below. Applicants may

be contacted with clarifying questions following receipt of submission.

1. Responses will be received by the City Manager’s office and will be reviewed by a

panel of city representatives. Representatives selected to participate in the scoring

process may include City Council Members and city staff. Ranking considerations

are outlined in section E.

2. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed and ranked for selection depending on

necessity. If interviews occur, results of interview rankings supersede initial

scoring.

The City reserves the right to divide the project scope, or otherwise award to firms however

it deems to be most advantageous in accordance with City procurement policy.

E. Requirements for Statement of Qualifications

1. The firm or individual that submits a statement of qualifications must be qualified

to do business in the State of Alaska, and must have appropriate business licenses

and be appropriately registered to conduct the tasks identified in the proposal. The

City of Valdez assumes no obligation by accepting a proposal.

2. Reponses will be limited to page requirements below:

a. Cover Letter

1 page maximum

b. Response to Criteria

8 page maximum

c. Resumes

1 page each maximum

One page is defined as one side of a standard 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper. Submittal shall be

presented in 8 ½” x 11” format. A limited number of larger sheets may be included if folded

to 8 ½” x11” format. Larger sheets will count as two pages. Tabs and/or divider pages do not

count against the maximums. Font may be no smaller than 10 point.

3. The following criteria will be considered during evaluation of responses.

a. Firm Experience

i. Identify current or past clients or initiatives that represent similar

lobbying interests to the City of Valdez

ii. Identify specific municipal lobbying experience including past

successful lobbying efforts

b. Key Personnel

i. Identify the primary point(s) of contact and identify their role,

experience, and qualifications

ii. Identify experience of individuals in relevant fields of interest

common to the City of Valdez

Page 4 of 4

c. Fly-In Coordination

i. Outline a typical fly-in and what the City can expect from your firm

including:

1. Typical dates/windows

2. Types of meetings to be arranged

3. Level of preparation and on-site coordination

d. Overall Proposal

i. Evaluators will consider the overall submission for completeness,

accuracy, and understanding of response criteria

ii. Demonstrate an understanding of Valdez specific needs and

situations and articulate how you will work with the City to meet

needs, goals, and confront challenges.

F. Submissions and Inquiries

Valdez encourages disadvantaged, minority and women-owned consultant firms to respond.

Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Nathan Duval City Manager,

nduval@valdezak.gov. Questions will be received until 4:00pm December 16, 2025. All

questions will be answered formally in writing. Submission of a response to the RFQ implies

acknowledgement of all addenda.

Submissions should meet criteria identified in section E and file names should be clearly

identified as a response to the City of Valdez Federal Lobbying Request for Qualifications.

Submit (1) electronic copy of your Statement of Qualifications via email to Nathan Duval,

City Manager with a cc to Brianne Skilbred, Executive Assistant at nduval@valdezak.gov

and cc bskilbred@valdezak.gov

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00pm local time, December 23, 2025. The City of Valdez

has a 10MB file limit on all incoming emails. To submit a file greater than 10MB email above

requesting a dropbox location. Requests for dropbox must be received one business day in

advance. Submissions made outside the RFQ parameters may or may not be considered.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.