The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking federal lobbying services to monitor, take positions, and lobby on federal budgeting and legislation that impacts the town. The scope of work includes areas such as public safety, law enforcement, business attraction and retention, infrastructure improvements, telecommunications, transportation, environmental, park development, park land acquisition, revenue enhancements, and unfunded mandates. The contract is recommended to be awarded to Pittman Law Group, P.L. for a three-year period with two one-year options to renew, in an amount not to exceed $3,000 per month or $36,000 per year.
• The contractor will be proactive in monitoring and lobbying on federal legislation that impacts the town.
• The contractor will coordinate appointments and meetings between the town staff and federal officials.
• The contractor will have experience in providing federal representation on issues and objectives common to municipal clients.
• The contractor will have a strong relationship with the Florida legislative delegation and key members of Congress.
• The contractor will be responsible for securing funding for the town through federal legislation.