Summary of Specifications:
SCOPE OF WORK – The County is requesting sealed proposals from qualified consulting firms or individuals for the provision of lobbyist services to represent the County in Tallahassee, FL. The consultant shall work closely with the County’s liaison in the development and ongoing implementation of these programs and shall provide, at a minimum, the following services:
A. Meet with County staff and County Board to assist in the development of the County’s list of goals, priorities and specific projects. Identify which of these goals, priorities and specific projects could be addressed at the State level and assist in developing written material on each request to provide to congressional staff.
B. Provide County staff and County Board with any new information that may impact, and actively seek opportunities to enhance the County’s State legislative program and provide options as to legislative strategy when necessary.
C. Revise the County’s State legislative program as needed, and as requested by the County Board through County staff.
D. Monitor current State legislation and the State budget process and report to the County, both orally and in writing, any legislative events that may directly or indirectly impact the County. Attend meetings as necessary.
E. Provide the County with regular reports and updates on all legislative and budgetary issues that may impact the County.
F. Advocate the Florida Legislature in support of the County’s goals, priorities and projects.
