The selected respondent shall provide the following Services: 1. Establish and maintain a working relationship with federal-level government agencies, officials, and elected representatives and their staff on behalf of the Partnership. 2. Represent the Partnership in negotiations with federal-level agencies, officials, and elected representatives and their staff regarding proposed legislation, desired funding, and other projects as outlined by STLPA and its designees. 3. Arrange with STLPA’s designees for testimony at committee hearings or submission of written comments, for the purpose of promoting the goals of the Partnership or responding to proposed legislation directly impacting such goals. Assist in the preparation of the same. 4. Assist the Partnership in the preparation of proposals for funding. 5. Consult with STLPA and its designees, as well as the St. Louis County Executive and designated staff members, regarding the development of a legislative package and federal funding goals and development of a strategy maximizing the prospects for passage of such legislation and achievement of such goals. 6. Determine ongoing communications approach and frequency and reporting obligations. Holding regular briefing sessions with STLPA and its designees as well as the St. Louis County Executive and designated staff regarding federal issues impacting the Partnership and St. Louis County government. 7. Monitor all legislation affecting the Partnership. 8. At the request of STLPA, conduct research into legislation, federal programs, sources of funding and other topics related to the interests of the Partnership. 9. Provide regular verbal or written reports of legislation affecting the Partnership and/or detailing consultant’s activities on behalf of the Partnership as specified by STLPA. 10. Register or maintain registration, maintain all records, and file all reports, as required of consultant and the Partnership pursuant to all applicable laws. 11. At the request of STLPA and its designees, make oral presentations summarizing the results of consultant’s activities on the Partnership’s behalf.
