6580 - Federal Govermental Relations and Lobbying Services, 3.Statement of Work/ Specifications
Introduction
The City of Denton (City) is requesting proposals for firms to provide contracting services for government relations and lobbying services.
Background
The City of Denton has an estimated population of 131,000 residents and was incorporated in 1866. Denton is located approximately 40 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth. It sits at
the apex of a triangle that encompasses the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Although it benefits from the overall growth and expansion of the largest Consolidated Metropolitan
Statistical Area in the state, Denton and its economy stand proudly independent.
In general, Denton is a full-service city that provides law enforcement, fire safety, paramedics/rescue, refuse collection, sanitary landfill, electric distribution and transmission,
water, wastewater, storm sewer, animal control, parks/recreation, library and airport services.
Two major universities—University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University—along with a fully accredited public school system, allow local citizens every educational advantage possible
and a rich blend of cultures.
The City interacts with numerous governmental agencies at the local, county, state and federal levels. The City is interested in contracting with a highly qualified firm that can engage
decision-makers on legislative actions. A governmental relations and lobbying firm that can help the City advance its federal legislative program, assist council and staff in addressing
proposed legislation, help the City find available funding opportunities, and make the city aware of any legislative or administrative initiatives believed to be detrimental to the
interest of the City.
Scope of Work
The Consultant must perform the following services:
Operate a unit to act as a Washington office for the City and head this unit acting as a Washington representative for the City. The consultant will make available office space for meetings
necessary to promote the City’s legislative agenda.
Assist in communicating the position of the City to the legislative and executive branches of Federal government, interested parties and the public.
Consult with the City to determine issues of specific interest to the City and to determine policies and positions which the City wishes to pursue.
A regular report will be provided on Washington issues and events of interest to the City. This will be done by:
A regular summary;
Written reports, bulletins, memoranda, and e-mails on developments regarding Texas- specific issues and Denton-specific issues; and
Direct phone and e-mail contact with City officials and representatives.
Federal affairs briefings will be provided for the City at times and places specified by the City at least once per year.
Congressional relations with Texas Senators and the City’s delegation in the House of Representatives will be established and maintained.
On behalf of the City, advice and consult will be provided in relation with the White House and the following federal agencies or departments: Commerce, SBA, Treasury, HUD, Labor, HHS,
DOT, EPA, Interior, Justice, DOE, and such other agencies, departments, and commissions as may be necessary to the performance of Washington service to the City.
The City will be notified of potential federal funding opportunities that are available and assistance with capturing that funding will be provided.