LEGAL-17898 - USA (Otero, New Mexico) - Legislative Lobbyist Services - Deadline October 13,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide legislative lobbyist services to the government authority located in Otero, NM.A. Strategy• Meet with the County Manager, key County staff, and designated staff to assist in developing the County’s legislative priorities and attend Board of County Commissioners meetings to establish the County’s legislative agenda.• Assist the County in the development of relationships with the state legislators to influence policies and future issues of interest related to our mission.• Propose a strategic advocacy and political engagement plan designed to achieve legislative goals and support funding priorities.• Develop a plan for off–session activities and coordinate with County staff.• Communicate the goals, aspirations, and work of the County to key legislators and staff in the legislative policymaking spaceB. Tracking and Reporting• Identify, track, and report on state legislation and legislative proposals that may have an impact on County operations and on issues related to the County’s legislative agenda.• Provide administrative services to aid the preparation of capital outlay requests before and during the legislative session, including but not limited to personal, electronic, and/or telephonic consultations with state elected officials and their staff.C. Advocacy• Track and attend committee and rulemaking hearings, coordinate and assist in the preparation of testimony (if needed), submissions, and in–person testimony.• Attend and participate in interim hearings and meetings regarding issues related to County and grantee priorities(2) All question must eb summited no later than October 6, 2026.