City seeks proposals for State Lobbying Services until February 20, 2026.

CITY OF MEXICO BEACH ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2026-03 State Lobbying Services The City of Mexico Beach, FL ("the City") is seeking the professional services of a State Lobbyist to represent the City with regard to any matters in which the City may need such services before the Florida Legislature, State, and if applicable, administrative agencies, the Florida Governor, and Cabinet in whichever legal role these entities may be performing. Submittals to act as State Lobbyist for the City should outline how the firm/individual can provide a full range of services to best assist the City. The firm/individual chosen by the City as its State Lobbyist agrees, upon reasonable request, to be available at all times to meet with the City, the City's staff, and other consultants in order to perform the responsibilities of State Lobbyist. All proposals must be in writing and will be received by Tammy Brunson, City Clerk, by mail, FedEx or hand delivery to Tammy Brunson, City Clerk at 201 Paradise Path, Mexico Beach, Florida 32456 until 2:00 PM (central time), February 20th, 2026. Proposals will be publicly opened at this time. Only submittals received by the stated time and date will be considered. Submittals received after the time set for the opening will be rejected and returned unopened to the submitter. All submittals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly labeled, "RFQ 2026-03 State Lobbying Services." Please provide six (6) original paper copy of the proposal. Full specifications may be obtained at https://mexicobeachfl.gov/bids/. Any Addendums issued during the advertisement period shall be posted to the above website no later than 5:00 PM (central time) February 13, 2026. IT IS THE BIDDER/PROPOSERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE CITY'S WEBSITE FOR ANY ADDENDUMS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID/PROPOSAL. Quotes shall be firm for ninety (90) days. Questions concerning this request should be submitted in writing to, Mell Smigielski, City Administrator at mell@mexicobeachfl.gov no later than 5:00 PM (central time) February 11th, 2026. The City of Mexico Beach encourages all segments of the business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority/womenowned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts. The City reserves the right to waive informalities in bids and to reject all bids. The City will award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; provided, however, the City reserves the right to award the Contract to a bidder who is not the lowest bidder if the City determines that another bid offers the City a better value based upon the reliability, quality of service, or product of such other vendor.