Request for Lobbying Services

The Maryland School for the Deaf is seeking lobbying services to monitor Maryland State legislation and provide reports and advice to the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees. The contractor will be responsible for monitoring all state legislation that could have a positive or negative effect on the Maryland School for the Deaf, providing bi-weekly summary reports, preparing and delivering testimony, and tracking Maryland Blueprint legislative progress. The contract will be for a one-year base period with two option periods of one year each. The contractor must have two years of experience providing lobbying services and provide references. • Key responsibilities include: • Monitoring state legislation • Providing bi-weekly summary reports • Preparing and delivering testimony • Tracking Maryland Blueprint legislative progress • Organizing and coordinating periodic meetings with key legislative stakeholders • Advising MSD Trustees and the Superintendent on legislative matters The contractor must also demonstrate expertise and experience in lobbying, ability to provide planning and guidance on legislative matters, and knowledge of deafness and education.