Specifications include, but are not limited to: Dane County currently employs a full-time, in-house lobbyist in the Office of the Dane County Executive. The County’s in-house lobbyist is an employee of Dane County and is charged with maintaining communication with Dane County’s state and federal legislative representatives, providing government relations and lobbying services for Dane County based on the County’s legislative priorities, and communicating with and informing the County Executive and County Board of Supervisors regarding state and federal legislative and budget activities related to Dane County issues. Because there are a number of significant Dane County projects and initiatives that will be subject to the actions of the Wisconsin State Legislature in the 2019-2021 legislative session, the Dane County Board of Supervisors will require additional government relations assistance to advocate effectively for its legislative positions and priorities. The County Board seeks to contract with a qualified government relations/lobbying consultant that can raise awareness within the Wisconsin State Legislature of the County’s priorities and positions, and effectively represent the County’s positions to ensure that Dane County government can operate effectively to serve its residents.