• Government Liaison

  • Working with government entities is a task that varies greatly depending on the level of government, the agency and the political climate. The landscape can change quickly and can be tricky to navigate. Having the right relationships and knowing whom to talk to from the outset can save valuable time and energy. Not only will our firm be able to capitalize on its relationships and knowledge for our clients, but it also has the added advantage of understanding the challenges and trigger points of working in government.

    We work with clients to identify departments and agencies that are key stakeholders in their services and operations and assist them to develop strategies to help create a positive working relationship with the state.

    Our efforts include:

    • Representing clients before the Governor, departments and other agencies/commissions
    • Monitoring Executive Orders and rulings issued by the administration and interpreting their impact on clients
    • Facilitating meetings with the executive staff within key departments
    • Assisting clients in overcoming obstacles which hinder their developing working relationships

  • Legislative Advocacy

  • In order to be successful in passing, amending or defeating legislation, it is critical for the firm to develop an understanding of a client’s background, challenges, goals and objectives. Once mastering this knowledge, our firm engages in the following activities:

    • Sponsor recommendation
    • Coalition support
    • Representing clients before the Legislature and its committees
    • Preparing testimony
    • Reviewing all relevant bills introduced
    • Facilitating meetings
    • Advocating for inclusion in the budget

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Regulatory matters can be diverse and complex. With our understanding of the people, processes and protocols in government relations, we assist clients in dealing with regulatory agencies through the following activities:

    • Representing clients before regulatory boards
    • Monitoring and tracking proposed rules
    • Assisting in drafting rules
    • Responding to promulgations and adoptions
    • Assisting in applying for permits and licenses
    • Appealing decisions and pending enforcement actions
    • Negotiating compliance, fines and fees

  • Procurement

  • Pursuing government contracts can be a long and complex process. With over 75 years of combined government procurement experience and knowledge, coupled with relationships at all levels of government, Foy Public Affairs Group helps clients navigate the state’s procurement landscape and has a proven track record of helping clients win government contracts. Our firm provides assistance, advice and counsel on the following:

    Pre-award:

    • Assisting clients in determining the best procurement approach for their products or services
    • Assisting with proposal design and review
    • Answers questions regarding RFP bid specifications and the bid process
    • Bid specification protest
    • Contract award protest, including expert witness and litigation support
    • BAFO negotiations
    • Assisting clients in teaming with other firms and subcontractors
    • Assisting in the application for sole source waivers-of-advertising when appropriate

    Post contract award:

    • Helping clients to counter protests filed against their contract award
    • Helping to resolve contract disputes
    • Working to resolve potential procurement complaints before they are filed
    • Aiding with contract extension negotiations and contract amendments