Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.1 Consultants will provide government affairs services at the state level, with special focus on the Florida Department of Transportation, the State Senate, the State House of Representatives, and the Governor’s Office, among others. 1.2 Consultants will provide advocacy, strategic communication, and technical expertise, associated with JTA’s projects and initiatives, such as the Ultimate Urban Circulator, the First Coast Flyer, JTAMobilityWorks, among other strategic projects and initiatives. 1.3 Consultants will be familiar with programs, grants, and activities of state agencies and advise JTA of funding opportunities on which JTA may submit/request funding application(s). 1.4 Consultants will provide knowledge and guidance on current laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and forthcoming policies of State of Florida’s Government. 1.5 Consultants will provide keen knowledge and expertise on executive and legislative process such as, but not limited to: budget approval, appropriations, legislative session, and legislative hearings, among others. 1.6 Consultants will monitor rule-making, and advice the JTA regarding proposed rules and regulations that can/could materially impact the JTA operations, finances and strategic projects.