LEGAL-17322 - USA (Spokane, Washington) - State Legislative and Lobbying Services - Deadline September 1,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide state legislative and lobbying services at the state level to assist the City of Spokane in developing and executing on its legislative agenda and securing funding for capitalprojects identified by the City. to the government authority located in Spokane, WA.• Represent the interests of the City of Spokane before members of the Washington State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, relevant state agencies, applicable associations, stakeholder groups, organized coalitions, and interest groups.• Work collaboratively with the City Council, the Mayor, and designated staff prior to the legislative sessions to assist in the development of the City of Spokane’s legislative agenda, including identifying necessary strategies to accomplish the goals to support the legislative policies and initiatives adopted by the City Council.• Assist the City in the preparation of appropriations requests and required committee requests and assertively seek funding for the City’s capital budget request items.• Work to draft legislation, secure sponsorships of bills and/or amendments, secure the appropriate legislative hearings, and to do other work as needed to further the City’s interests as expressed in its legislative agenda.• Assist in identifying, scheduling, and preparing testimony before relevant legislative committees or state agencies as needed.(2) All question must be submitted no later than August 14, 2026.