State and Federal Legislative Consulting Services

Cobb County is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide legislative consulting services at the state and federal level. The selected consultant will work closely with County managers and staff to identify and acquire state/federal funding for projects, and provide assistance in identifying and monitoring state/federal legislation, programs, and policies that impact Cobb County. Key ingredients to the effectiveness of these consulting activities include timeliness, relevance, a thorough understanding of the state and federal grant submittal and appropriations process, relationships with Congress and Federal administrators, good relationships with both the legislative and executive branches of government for the State of Georgia, and knowledge of legislative and regulatory issues affecting County interests. • The consultant will assist the County in identifying and acquiring state/federal funding for projects • The consultant will provide assistance in identifying and monitoring state/federal legislation, programs, and policies that impact Cobb County • The consultant will work closely with County managers and staff • The consultant should have a thorough understanding of the state and federal grant submittal and appropriations process • The consultant should have relationships with Congress and Federal administrators • The consultant should have good relationships with both the legislative and executive branches of government for the State of Georgia • The consultant should have knowledge of legislative and regulatory issues affecting County interests