State Lobbying And Consulting Services.

Clackamas County is seeking a consultant to provide state lobbying and consulting services for the 2026 and 2027 legislative sessions. The selected consultant will work closely with the Public and Government Affairs Department and the Health, Housing, and Human Services Department to advance the county's legislative funding priorities. The scope of work includes representing the county on policy and fiscal issues, developing advocacy strategies, and testifying before committees. The consultant should have at least 10 years of state legislative and lobbying experience and demonstrate success on legislative funding and policy objectives. • The county is looking for a consultant with experience working with or for state and local governmental entities. • The consultant will be required to provide weekly reports to the county during the legislative session on the status of relevant legislation and other pertinent information. • The term of the contract will be from the effective date through June 30, 2028, with the option for two additional one-year renewals. • The consultant will be required to provide a schedule of fees on a time and material basis.