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DESCRIPTION
The Aviation Authority seeks a consultant to provide comprehensive state legislative monitoring and advocacy services. The consultant will attend legislative sessions, committee meetings, workshops, and pre-session activities; track, review, and report on legislation that may affect the Aviation Authority; and continuously monitor legislative actions through electronic and other appropriate means.
The consultant will prepare legislative filings in the required form for proposed adoption by the Legislature and advise the Aviation Authority in writing, to the greatest extent practicable in advance, of legislative developments or proposed actions that could affect its operations, interests, or statutory authority. The consultant will also arrange conferences between Aviation Authority staff and appropriate members of the Florida Legislature, the Governor, the Florida Cabinet, and their respective aides and staff.
Questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2026.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a lobbyist or firm duly licensed to do business in the State of Florida
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of continuous, recent, relevant, and verifiable experience providing lobbying services
- Must provide at least 3 references from clients for services of similar scope and size within the last 5 years
- Must register for and maintain an active account in the Procurated Canary platform
- Must comply with E-Verify requirements for all newly hired employees
- Must maintain a drug-free workplace
- Must provide proof of insurance meeting minimum required coverage
- Must not be on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List
- Must not be on the Convicted Vendor List for public entity crimes
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TIMELINE
Release Project Date: October 2nd, 2026
Pre-Submittal Meeting: October 12th, 2026
Question Submission Deadline: October 20th, 2026
Question Response Deadline: October 22nd, 2026
Response Submission Deadline: November 6th, 2026
Evaluation Committee Date: November 20th, 2026
Interviews: December 9th, 2026
Conclusion of Negotiations: December 21st, 2026
Evaluation of BAFOs: January 5th, 2027
Board Contract Approval: February 17th, 2027
Issuing Agency
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. The work is located in Orlando, Florida, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Florida government relations or legislative advocacy firm
- Demonstrated experience monitoring state legislation and regulatory developments
- Established relationships with Florida legislators, executive officials, and government staff
- Experience preparing legislative filings and coordinating meetings with public officials
- Strong written reporting and advance legislative analysis capabilities
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