The City of Miami Beach is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide consulting and lobbying services on the City’s behalf, and in representing the City before State agencies in Tallahassee, Florida, in efforts to influence legislation, capture revenues available to local government and assist the City in identifying, applying for and receiving competitive grants, earmarks and other discretionary funding, which may include but not be limited to transportation, community and economic development, environmental matters, beach re-nourishment, infrastructure improvement, hurricane recovery efforts, housing and urban development, homeless programs, intermodal programs and any other areas of interest to the City.
In order to be considered, Proposers shall:
A. Confer with the City on all organizational planning and program activity which has a bearing on the ability of the City to make the best use of State programs.
B. Maintain liaison with the City’s legislative delegation and assist in any matter which the City determines to be in its best interest.
C. Counsel the City regarding appearances by City personnel before State of Florida and State administrative agencies and will assist the City and its personnel in negotiations with administrative agencies concerning City projects requiring State assistance and cooperation.
D. Assist the City in review of executive proposals, legislation under consideration, proposed and adopted administrative rules and regulations and other developments for the purpose of advising the City of those items mutually agreed upon that may have a significant bearing on the City’s policies or programs.
E. Communicate and coordinate with other lobbyists representing interests which are consistent with those of the City in obtaining the goals and objectives of the City.
F. Assist in contacting State agencies on the City’s behalf when City funding applications are under consideration by such agencies.
G. Provide monthly reports detailing activities and legislative services provided on behalf of and for the benefit of the City in the previous month.
H. Provide interim reports on an as needed basis addressing matters of City involvement, concerns, interest and particular projects identified for pursuance on behalf of the City.
I. Review, identify and monitor federal legislative, executive, and regulatory policy changes or developments for the purpose of advising the City on those items which may have a significant bearing on City policies, funding, and programs.