The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) is soliciting proposals from an individual or a firm (“Consultant”) to advise and assist NCPA and its members in developing and executing effective federal legislative and regulatory strategies to protect and advance the interests of NCPA and its members relative to federal legislative and regulatory matters. To be considered in this process, NCPA invites proposals from qualified and experienced Consultants with: • A minimum of ten (10) years of direct lobbying experience lobbying the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. • A deep understanding of legislative and regulatory energy policy, as well as knowledge of issues related to public power utilities and the federal power program. • A proactive approach to legislative and regulatory advocacy. In this role, the Consultant will: • Represent NCPA before the United States Congress, including NCPA’s delegation members, key committees of jurisdiction, and legislative staff. • Represent NCPA before the Administration, including but not limited to the Department of Energy, Department of Interior, US Environmental Protection Agency, and, at times, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. • Work closely with and under direction of NCPA management. • Track legislative and regulatory policy proposals that impact NCPA and its member systems. • Initiate and execute strategies to advance policies of importance to NCPA and its member systems. • Educate policymakers and staff regarding the implications of legislation or regulatory actions for NCPA and its member systems. • Coordinate and facilitate meetings with legislative and regulatory policymakers and staff for NCPA staff and members. • Help facilitate the development and strengthening of strategic partnerships between NCPA and Congressional members and staff, federal agency personnel, and industry counterparts. • Provide regular reports to NCPA and its members regarding federal legislation, agency actions, and other proceedings that may impact NCPA and/or its member utility systems. This includes the preparation of articles for weekly member publication. • Prepare issue papers and other briefing documents related to NCPA’s priority issues. Develop testimony, legislative correspondence, and questions for hearings. • Travel to periodic NCPA Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Committee meetings and conferences to provide updates and briefings to NCPA and its members. • Provide extensive support for annual federal policy conference held in Washington, D.C. Includes securing speakers and panelists on topical issues as well as arranging and attending meetings with Congress and the Administration for NCPA members and staff. Also requires administrative support and assistance with event logistics, including day-of scheduling support. • Provide support for other NCPA conferences and advocacy events. Includes securing speakers on key policy topics, arranging congressional and agency visits for NCPA staff and members, participating as a panelist or moderator, helping draft remarks and panel questions, and supporting event logistics where needed. • Work in close partnership with federal public power and community-owned utility trade associations, including the American Public Power Association, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the National Hydropower Association, and the Transmission Access Policy Study Group. On behalf of NCPA, establish and maintain strong coalition relationships with key consumer, energy, and environmental stakeholder organizations and others with shared policy interests and concerns. • Take primary responsibility for performing the Consultant services, and refrain from delegating its duties to another person without the consent of NCPA. If Consultant is a firm, ensure that a principal from the firm is primarily responsible for executing the Consultant services, and refrain from delegating its duties to an associate or other person without the consent of NCPA.
