Legislative advocacy: Advocate for the university's federal policy priorities as articulated by university leadership. Information gathering and analysis: Monitor, analyze, and report on federal legislative and regulatory developments impacting higher education and the university's specific interests. Program support and enhancement: Support and enhance the GC in DC Legislative Internship Program by identifying internship opportunities in Washington, connecting agencies and non-profit organizations in need of interns with the GCSU internship office, and helping to enhance the experience of GCSU student interns in Washington. Relationship management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with members of Congress, their staff, and key agency officials. The firm should have business relationships with the Executive Branch and its reporting agencies. Appropriations and funding: Actively research and pursue opportunities for federal grants, earmarks, and other funding initiatives that support the university's research, teaching, student engagement, and other institutional priorities. Effectively represent the university in the budget process. Coalition building: Identify and engage in relevant higher education advocacy coalitions and partnerships to amplify the university's voice. Campus communication: Regularly communicate with university leadership on the status of federal issues and provide guidance on engagement strategies. Disclosure and compliance: Ensure all lobbying activities comply with federal disclosure laws, including the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA). The ideal candidate should have a proven ability to effectively represent a complex set of issues on a bipartisan basis, have an established, positive working relationship with Georgia’s congressional delegation, and exhibit demonstrated ability and experience in the representation of a public university before Congress and other federal agencies. The budget allowed for this particular contract is up to $95,000 per year with no more than $1,500 per month in expenses. Offerors who cannot work within the funds stated should not respond to this RFP. Offeror is to respond, in detail, with a description of how their services will be structured and performed in meeting the key objectives outlined. Evaluations will be judged as to how well the offeror’s response meets those requirements.
