The firm(s) or individual(s) selected for this work shall: advise and consult on behalf of the Parish of Jefferson with the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal government, and all of its departments and agencies, as may be necessary to further the interests of the Parish of Jefferson; obtain and furnish to the Parish of Jefferson such information as may be available on Federal programs and Federal regulatory matters in which the Parish indicated an interest; review, evaluate and advise the Parish of Federal government, executive, legislative and administrative proposals, rules and regulations in which the Parish of Jefferson expressed an interest; review, evaluate and advise Parish of Jefferson on proposals which are prepared for submission to Federal agencies, when requested; act as liaison with the Louisiana Congressional Delegation and keep it informed of the interests and position of the Parish of Jefferson on pending legislation; assist the Parish of Jefferson regarding appearances by Parish officials before Congressional committees and administrative agencies, and arrange appointments upon request; appear and represent the Parish of Jefferson before Congressional committees upon request; initiate contact with Federal agencies to promote interests of Jefferson Parish when Parish proposals are under consideration by such Federal agencies to obtain the most favorable consideration; advise, consult and assist with representatives of the private sector who are engaging in, or endeavoring to engage in Federally assisted economic development when requested by the Parish of Jefferson; and appear before the Parish President and/or Jefferson Parish Council whenever requested to do so by the Parish President and/or Council for the purpose of providing information and answering questions regarding matters covered by this by agreement.
