2025 Legal Services RFP

Introduction

The Republican Attorneys General Association (“RAGA”), a 527 organization that supports the election and work of Republican Attorneys General, is seeking proposals from qualified law firms to provide legal services in the areas of campaign finance and election law, government ethics laws, nonprofit tax law, and ongoing compliance advice.

Scope of Services

The selected firm will provide legal counsel and support on:

  1. Campaign Finance and Election Law – Advising on federal and state campaign finance laws, including compliance and reporting requirements, interactions between RAGA and candidates it supports, and the strategic use of resources across organizations.
  2. Government Ethics Laws – Providing guidance on conflict of interest, anti-corruption, lobbying, and other ethics rules applicable to RAGA’s members and activities.
  3. Nonprofit Tax Law – Advising on IRS regulations applicable to 527 organizations and the interactions between RAGA and 501(c)(4), 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt entities.
  4. Ongoing Compliance and General Counsel Services – Assisting with governance, corporate compliance, contract review, HR, intellectual property and other legal matters relevant to RAGA’s operations.

Proposal Requirements

Interested firms should submit a proposal including the following:

  1. Firm Overview – Background, history, and relevant experience in the requested practice areas.
  2. Key Personnel – Bios of attorneys who would work on this engagement, highlighting relevant experience.
  3. Representative Experience – Description of past work with similar organizations, particularly associations of elected officials and/or political committees supporting statelevel elected officials.
  4. Proposed Approach – Summary of how the firm would provide the requested services efficiently and effectively.
  5. Fee Structure – Proposed pricing model, including hourly rates, retainer options, or alternative fee arrangements.
  6. References – Contact information for three references from clients with similar legal needs.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Experience and expertise in the relevant areas of law
  • Familiarity with laws governing attorneys general elections and strategic political activity in support of candidates in multiple states
  • Cost-effectiveness and predictability of fee structure
  • Qualifications of key personnel
  • Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to provide timely legal advice
  • Law Firm conflicts of interest

Submission Instructions

Proposals must be submitted by March 31st via email to filing@republicanags.com.

Terms & Conditions

RAGA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate terms, and modify or cancel this RFP at any time. Submission of a proposal does not guarantee a contract award.

2025 Digital Services Vendor RFP

Overview

The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) is soliciting proposals for digital service vendors to support our ongoing efforts to elect and reelect Republican attorneys general and defend the rule of law.

Expectations

RAGA will expect its digital services vendor to be proactive and offer timely, full-service support to the communications, fundraising, policy, events, and political teams as necessary. RAGA expects well qualified digital vendors will support rapid in-house video production, print and digital graphic design, and web design. The digital services vendor will be expected to regularly meet with RAGA to develop and execute a social media and digital communications strategy and provide regular reports on the efficiency of these efforts to RAGA leadership.

Request

Please provide a proposed monthly retainer to include the following services: video production, graphic design, web design, and social media support. Future requests for proposal will address digital fundraising and digital vendors to support 2026 independent expenditures. Responses to this request for proposal should be directed to RAGA Political Director, Nicholas Weinstein at nweinstein@republicanags.com by April 1, 2025.

Questionnaire

Please complete the following questionnaire to submit with your proposal.

  1. The name and biographies of the principals and/or account representatives who will be responsible for the RAGA account.
  2. What is your design, edit and approval turnaround times for graphic design, web design, and video production?
  3. List your firms experience as a digital services vendor for RAGA or other national or statewide political committees.
  4. Please include representative examples of general digital services work product to include at least one video.
  5. Have you ever worked for or against any current or former Attorney General?