Federal Lobbying Services 2024

The contract is for Federal Lobbying Services, where the selected vendor will provide consultation, advocacy, and special project services to Multnomah County's Office of Government Relations. The scope of work includes monitoring federal legislative committees, representing the County's federal legislative and regulatory objectives, developing strategies, and seeking funding opportunities. The contract term is up to 5 years, with a budget of approximately $100,000 annually. The evaluation criteria for selecting the vendor include background experience, proposed services, program pricing, and responsible business practices. • The contract requires the vendor to have experience working with federal contracts in the Washington, D.C. area. • The vendor must demonstrate an understanding of how to coordinate services with County staff. • The vendor must provide a comprehensive plan for providing federal representation to Multnomah County. • The vendor must describe how they will work with County staff to identify County priorities and create a work plan. • The vendor must describe how they will monitor and update the work plan to ensure it achieves established goals.