Federal Government Relations and Lobbying Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Advertise RFP: August 25th, 2026
Deadline to submit questions: September 1st, 2026
APA Response to questions: September 3rd, 2026
RFP Submission: September 9th, 2026
Notification of Intent to Award Date: September 29th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Alabama Port Authority
DESCRIPTION
The vendor will provide federal government relations and lobbying services, including strategic advice, advocacy, relationship development, and ongoing representation. The selected provider will develop and implement a proactive federal strategy supporting legislative, policy, funding, regulatory, and project-specific priorities.
Services will include a comprehensive federal legislative advocacy strategy; monitoring and advocacy related to appropriations, transportation, maritime, infrastructure, and environmental legislation; and strategic advocacy concerning the Water Resources Development Act and other authorizing legislation affecting the Port of Mobile and Mobile Harbor.
The provider will also develop and maintain relationships with senior officials at federal agencies whose programs, policies, funding, or regulatory actions affect the relevant port and maritime interests. Additional advisory services will address emerging federal policies and legislative proposals related to ports, maritime transportation, freight mobility, rail, navigation, dredging, and infrastructure. Questions must be submitted by September 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on September 9, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Alabama Port Authority. The work is located in Mobile, Alabama, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Government relations and lobbying firm with federal legislative advocacy expertise
- Experience representing ports, maritime transportation, freight, rail, infrastructure, or environmental interests
- Established relationships with federal agencies, congressional offices, and relevant policymakers
- Demonstrated success securing federal funding and advancing transportation or infrastructure priorities
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