Government Relations and Lobbying Services
| Agency: | City of Wilsonville |
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| State: | Oregon |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Dec 12, 2025 |
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Government Relations and Lobbying Services
Bid/RFP Status:
Open - accepting bids and proposals
Bid/RFP Due Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 2:00pm
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
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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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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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