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Advocacy & Legislative Consulting Selection
History
In August, the Village issued a Request for Proposals for Advocacy & Legislative Consulting.
The proposed scope of services calls for the consultant to act as a liaison with state and local government officials. Anticipated activities and tasks include:
· Research, prepare and lobby proposals desired by the Village.
· Position the Village to maximize local, state and federal funding opportunities.
· Promote the Village’s legislative proposals by communicating with state and other governmental officials through personal contact, position papers, testimony and other such means as appropriate.
· Monitor legislation, arrange for bill sponsorship, perform issue analysis and brief Village officials on legislative issues.
· Draft legislation in support of the Village’s legislative priorities.
· Prepare monthly informational reports and action calls during legislative sessions to inform the Village of the legislative process and status of Village proposals.
· Perform other duties in relation to the Village’s intergovernmental relations, including counsel, attendance and testimony at intergovernmental meetings.
Five firms submitted proposals (see attached RFP Compliance Summary). Interviews were conducted with four of the five firms. Staff recommends the selection of Matthew O’Shea Consulting and Michael Best Strategies. Both firms have extensive experience and expertise in this field.
At a subsequent Committee of the Whole and Board of Trustee meetings, the Village Board will be asked to finalize legislative priorities that the Village would like to pursue.
Financial Impact
As proposed, the cost would be $5,000/month for each firm, resulting in an annual cost of $60,000 per firm for one year.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend to the Village Board to approve the selection of Matthew O’Shea Consulting and Michael Best Strategies for one-year terms for a cost not to exceed $60,000 each;
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