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

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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

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Commodity Codes

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

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