Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority - State Lobbying and Government Affairs Services - RFP #2627 (2026)
Gerald Ford Airport AuthorityAirport Authority · Grand Rapids, MI- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Marissa Norris
The 30-second brief
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) seeks proposals from qualified Michigan lobbyist and governmental affairs firms for state lobbying and government affairs services under RFP #2627. The selected respondent will provide legislative advocacy, monitoring of Michigan legislation and policies, state grant and funding opportunity support, relationship development with state officials, strategic communications, and compliance with the Michigan Lobby Registration Act. Services support the Ford Airport, the second busiest airport in Michigan serving over 4 million travelers annually. The initial contract term is two years, effective January 1, 2027, with two additional two-year renewal options. Submissions are due by November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Questions are due by October 27, 2026. Evaluation criteria include governmental affairs strategy and approach (25 pts), relevant lobbying experience (20 pts), airport and aviation industry experience (15 pts), proposed team and staffing (10 pts), firm capacity and resources (10 pts), fee structure (10 pts), and Phase II criteria.
Governmental Affairs Strategy & Approach: 25, Relevant Governmental Affairs / Lobbying Experience: 20, Airport / Aviation Industry Experience: 15, Proposed Team & Staffing: 10, Firm Capacity & Resources: 10, Fee Structure: 10, Understanding of Airport Priorities & Challenges: 3, Governmental Affairs Strategy & Recommendations: 2, Proposed Team and Expertise: 1, Questions, Scenarios, and Communication: 4
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Summary
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) seeks proposals from qualified Michigan lobbyist and governmental affairs firms for state lobbying and government affairs services under RFP #2627.
The selected respondent will provide legislative advocacy, monitoring of Michigan legislation and policies, state grant and funding opportunity support, relationship development with state officials, strategic communications, and compliance with the Michigan Lobby Registration Act. Services support the Ford Airport, the second busiest airport in Michigan serving over 4 million travelers annually. The initial contract term is two years, effective January 1, 2027, with two additional two-year renewal options. Submissions are due by November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Questions are due by October 27, 2026. Evaluation criteria include governmental affairs strategy and approach (25 pts), relevant lobbying experience (20 pts), airport and aviation industry experience (15 pts), proposed team and staffing (10 pts), firm capacity and resources (10 pts), fee structure (10 pts), and Phase II criteria.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Governmental Affairs Strategy & Approach: 25
- Relevant Governmental Affairs / Lobbying Experience: 20
- Airport / Aviation Industry Experience: 15
- Proposed Team & Staffing: 10
- Firm Capacity & Resources: 10
- Fee Structure: 10
- Understanding of Airport Priorities & Challenges: 3
- Governmental Affairs Strategy & Recommendations: 2
- Proposed Team and Expertise: 1
- Questions
- Scenarios
- Communication: 4
- Submit to
- https://www.dropbox.com/request/8ni0urx0pzn03vvub4jp
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Reported agency
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Gerald Ford Airport Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/8ni0urx0pzn03vvub4jp. For questions, contact Marissa Norris.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Gerald Ford Airport Authority in MI, 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 Marissa Norris. 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: "Governmental Affairs Strategy & Approach: 25, Relevant Governmental Affairs / Lobbying Experience: 20, Airport / Aviation Industry Experience: 15, Proposed Team & Staffing: 10, Firm Capacity & Resourc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 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?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Grand Rapids, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.