City of North Miami Beach - State Lobbying Services for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Utility Policy - RFP-2026-091
City of North Miami BeachCity · North Miami Beach, FL- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 34 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Ahsan Saleem
- (305) 948-2946
The 30-second brief
The City of North Miami Beach, FL is requesting proposals from qualified firms for professional state lobbying and government relations services for water and wastewater infrastructure and utility policy. The scope encompasses legislative advocacy, funding opportunity identification, state appropriations and grant advocacy, regulatory monitoring, and strategic positioning before the Florida Legislature, Governor's Office, and state agencies such as FDEP. Priorities include Norwood Water Treatment Plant resilience, advanced metering infrastructure, lead service line replacement, water distribution improvements, wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure, and septic-to-sewer conversion. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the City's eProcurement Portal. The initial contract term is 3 years with 2 optional 1-year renewal terms.
Qualification and Experience of Firm (25%), Experience with Water and Wastewater Utility Clients and Funding Success (25%), Key Personnel Qualifications and Existing Relationships (20%), Proposal Approach, Work Plan, and Strategy (10%), Innovation Program Experience and Emerging Utility Model Knowledge (10%), Fee Proposal / Cost Reasonableness (10%)
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Summary
The City of North Miami Beach, FL is requesting proposals from qualified firms for professional state lobbying and government relations services for water and wastewater infrastructure and utility policy.
The scope encompasses legislative advocacy, funding opportunity identification, state appropriations and grant advocacy, regulatory monitoring, and strategic positioning before the Florida Legislature, Governor's Office, and state agencies such as FDEP. Priorities include Norwood Water Treatment Plant resilience, advanced metering infrastructure, lead service line replacement, water distribution improvements, wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure, and septic-to-sewer conversion. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the City's eProcurement Portal. The initial contract term is 3 years with 2 optional 1-year renewal terms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Qualification and Experience of Firm (25%), Experience with Water and Wastewater Utility Clients and Funding Success (25%), Key Personnel Qualifications and Existing Relationships (20%), Proposal Approach, Work Plan, and Strategy (10%), Innovation Program Experience and Emerging Utility Model Knowledge (10%), Fee Proposal / Cost Reasonableness (10%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- W-9
- References
- Drug-Free Workplace Program
- Anti-Kickback Affidavit
- Non-Collusive Affidavit
- Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes
- E-Verify Affirmation Statement
- Gift Policy Compliance
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/citynmb
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- North Miami Beach, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of North Miami Beach?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/citynmb. For questions, contact Ahsan Saleem.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of North Miami Beach in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ahsan Saleem at (305) 948-2946. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualification and Experience of Firm (25%), Experience with Water and Wastewater Utility Clients and Funding Success (25%), Key Personnel Qualifications and Existing Relationships (20%), Proposal Appr..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of North Miami Beach?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Liability Insurance, W-9, references, Drug-Free Workplace Program, Anti-Kickback Affidavit, Non-Collusive Affidavit, Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes, E-Verify Affirmation Statem. Review the full document from City of North Miami Beach for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: North Miami Beach, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.