Specifications include, but are not limited to: Clatsop County is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms (hereinafter referred to solely as “firm”) to provide legislative representation and lobbying services; Preference will be given to firms with experience representing rural local governments, as well as proposals offering both state and federal legislative representation and lobbying services. 1. Act as Clatsop County’s representative to the Oregon Legislative Assembly and the Governor’s Office and lobby on behalf of the County. 2. Both proactively and at the direction of the County, advise and assist the County and its Board of Commissioners in developing and executing effective legislative strategies to protect and advance the County’s needs and priorities. 3. Educate legislators, legislative staff, State agencies, State advisory boards/committees, and other stakeholders with legislative influence or decision-making authority on the impact of legislation on the County’s ability to serve its residents. Develop and execute legislative strategies that affect legislation important to the County by leading, involving, and coordinating County activities. Establish, strengthen, and maintain relationships with legislators, legislative staff, State agencies, State advisory boards/committees, and other relevant stakeholders to gain support for the County’s legislative priorities. Assist the County in preparing position papers, exhibits, testimony, correspondence, proposed bill text, and amendments as necessary. Secure sponsors for County proposed legislation. Facilitate a process to identify and prioritize bills introduced during legislative sessions which may be of interest to the County and which may require active lobbying on the County’s behalf. Monitor and track proposed legislation, programs, and proposals of interest to the County. Furnish comprehensive reports regarding the status of such at the following frequency: o Weekly – during State legislative sessions o Monthly – outside of State legislative sessions o As necessary – regarding time sensitive information
