The intent of this Request for Qualifications is for the Village to enter into a Contract with a Lobbyist Firm to perform the following services: A. Assist in developing a wastewater oriented legislative program. B. Monitor and report on all programs of interest to the Village, especially those related to wastewater and related funding matters. C. Represent the Village’s interests before the States Legislative and any executive branch, body, committee, state agency and/or other entity that could be of benefit to the Village’s interests. D. Monitor and track all legislation of interest to the Village. E. Report no less than weekly during the legislative sessions and monthly during nonsession months to the Village Manager and Village Attorney on all legislation being tracked. During the legislative session, more frequent reports may be provided on specific bills identified by the consultant as having a direct impact on the Village. Reports shall be sent electronically. F. Host Village officials who visit Tallahassee on Village business and arrange all necessary and appropriate meetings. G. Attend staff meetings, workshops or Council meetings in Islamorada at the Village Manager’s request.
