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Committee targets late-September RFP release and aims for Dec. 1 contract start
Summary
Staff proposed an RFP schedule (Sept. 25 release, Oct. 6 inquiries deadline, Oct. 16 proposals, Oct. 23 shortlist) and asked the committee to aim for a council action in mid-November so a new lobbying contract could begin Dec. 1.
City staff presented a draft procurement timeline and asked the committee if it could move forward with an accelerated schedule to have a contract in place by Dec. 1, the city's usual start date for lobbying services. Brian Head said a sample schedule would include a Sept. 25 release, Oct. 6 deadline for inquiries, an Oct. 16 proposal due date and an Oct. 23 shortlist announcement.
Committee members raised procurement staffing constraints and suggested the possibility of a special meeting to finalize recommendations so the council could act by mid-November. Staff confirmed the current contract ends Nov. 30 and reiterated the city's preference for a Dec. 1 start so lobbyists can monitor pre-filed bills.
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