The City and Office of Government Relations proposes to engage the successful Proposer for the following services: 1. Monitor all relevant federal legislative committees, federal agencies, rulemaking, regulations and the activities of appropriate interest groups and coalitions, which pertain to the federal interests, goals, and objectives of the City. 2. Represent the City’s federal legislative and regulatory objectives with members of the Oregon congressional delegation, other pertinent members of Congress, appropriate congressional committees, and federal agencies in addition to maintaining effective liaison with major public interest groups and coalitions with which the City associates. 3. Facilitate congressional and federal administration engagement in Washington, D.C. by the City’s elected officials and other leadership, including scheduling, logistical needs, background materials, and other support as needed. 4. Develop strategies and action plans to advance specific federal objectives. 5. Assist in advocating for, tracking, and seeking funding opportunities for City capital and other projects and programs aligned with the Federal Agenda through special appropriations, grants, and other means. 6. Regularly review the Federal Register and other sources of information for grant opportunities relevant to the City, and inform the City of such opportunities, as well as maintain a log of grant announcements sent to the City, and promote any grant application submitted by the City for funding
