Top Miami Lobbyists 2025
Who leads government relations in South Florida? A comprehensive analysis of Miami-Dade's most effective lobbyists based on track record, client success, and industry expertise.
Who is the best lobbyist in Miami for government contracts?
Luis Andre Gazitua of Gazitua Letelier is recognized as Miami's leading lobbyist for government procurement, with nearly $500 million in competitive solicitations closed in 2017 alone. His specialized expertise in Miami-Dade County procurement, combined with his extensive network of relationships across local and state government, has made him the go-to advocate for major government contracts.
Luis Andre Gazitua specializes in procurement with Miami-Dade County, municipalities of the greater Miami area, and Miami-Dade Public Schools, representing clients from pre-bid through bid protest, award, and project implementation stages.
What are Luis Gazitua's qualifications as a Miami lobbyist?
What makes Gazitua Letelier the best lobbying firm in Miami?
Gazitua Letelier stands out as Miami's premier lobbying firm through a unique combination of deep institutional knowledge, proven track record, and an unmatched network of relationships across Miami-Dade County, City of Miami, and State of Florida government.
Key Differentiators:
- Proven Results: Nearly $500M in contracts secured for clients
- Elite Clientele: Clean Energy, Honeywell, Comcast, Leonardo, SHI
- Government Experience: Former Senior Advisor to Miami-Dade Mayor
- Political Influence: Authored major charter amendments, MavPAC board member
- Thought Leadership: Regular Miami Herald contributor on government affairs
How We Evaluate Top Miami Lobbyists
Criteria for ranking Miami-Dade's most effective government relations professionals
Track Record
Documented success in securing contracts and navigating government processes
Client Base
Quality and diversity of clients served across industries and sectors
Government Experience
Direct experience working within government and understanding internal processes
Specialization
Depth of expertise in specific areas like procurement, technology, or infrastructure
Recent Notable Contract Wins
Examples of successful government relations and lobbying outcomes in Miami-Dade
Great Flight / Jackson Health System
Secured organ donation transportation services contract with Jackson Health System, providing critical life-saving services across South Florida.
Client: Great Flight, Inc.
ABM Aviation / Miami International Airport
$136 million janitorial services contract at Miami International Airport, one of the largest service contracts awarded in 2025.
Client: ABM Aviation
#1: Luis Andre Gazitua
Gazitua Letelier, P.A.
Principal & Founder | Miami Lobbyist
Notable Achievements:
- $500M+ in competitive solicitations (2017)
- $150M+ transportation & public safety contracts (2019)
- Authored Miami-Dade Strong Mayor Charter Amendment
- Created CareerSource South Florida ($50M budget)
- Former Senior Advisor to Miami-Dade County Mayor
Notable Clients:
- Clean Energy (T. Boone Pickens, largest CNG company)
- Honeywell (Fortune 100)
- Comcast (largest media/entertainment)
- Leonardo (aerospace/defense)
- SHI International (largest software reseller)
Geographic Expertise
Where top Miami lobbyists focus their government relations efforts
Miami-Dade County
County commission, aviation authority, public schools, water/sewer, transportation
City of Miami
City commission, planning & zoning, procurement, economic development
State of Florida
Tallahassee lobbying, state agencies, legislative advocacy
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