RFP 2026-03 Lobbying and Intergovernmental Consultant Services

The City of Belle Isle is a Florida Home Rule City incorporated in 1924 and operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The city provides services to its citizens in the areas of general administration, public safety (police), planning and development, storm water, and sanitation (solid waste and recycling). Other services are contracted through Orange County. Each member of the council represents one of seven districts in Belle Isle. Elections are held annually for a 3-year term cycle and are staggered. Although elected by Districts, voting is at large. The Mayor, who is considered a non-voting member of Council, is elected at-large.

By this Request for Proposal (“RFP”), the City of Belle Isle (“City”) is seeking proposals from experienced individuals or firms, partnerships, joint ventures, teams, or co-proposers (“Proposer”) to provide lobbying and intergovernmental consultant services that protect and promote the City’s interests before the Florida Legislative Body and other State of Florida governmental bodies. The City desires to enter into a professional services contract with a qualified Proposer who can demonstrate competency and experience in providing lobbying services for municipal governments.

Additional information about the City is available at the City’s website: www.belleisle.gov under Bid/RFPContracts, at City Hall, 1600 Nela Avenue, Belle Isle, FL 32809, and via DemandStar, which provides bid notification services to interested vendors. To obtain the solicitation, interested parties must follow the link and register to download the document. The City of Belle Isle reserves the right to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the City or to waive any informality in any submittal. The City may reject any or all bids and re-advertise.