HomeMy WebLinkAboutREVIEW RFP for Lobbying Services JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Josh D.Peters,County Administrator
DATE: 11/17/2025
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF RFP RESPONSES AND POTENTIAL ACTION: Legislative
Representation and Lobbying Services for 2026-2027
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
On September 22,the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved issuance of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for Legislative Representation and Lobbying Services for 2026-2027, with a focus on the
2026 and 2027 state legislative sessions. The RFP was posted on September 24 with procurement
anticipated in time for the start of 2026. Commissioner Eisenhour has reviewed the submittals and prepared
an evaluation summary for BoCC consideration.
ANALYSIS:
Following a review of non-departmental contracts, the BoCC directed the County Administrator to terminate
an existing contract with S360 for lobbying services and initiate a process for a new solicitation that
emphasizes state lobbying,yet allows for federal lobbying, as appropriate. We received six(6)proposals for
lobbying services. Commissioner Eisenhour has evaluated the proposals; see the attached table.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impact will be determined through the contract negotiations with the selected consultant(s). Proposed
agreements would be approved by the BoCC through the regular contract review process.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the evaluation summary. Direct the County Administrator's Office to proceed based on Board
consideration and prerogative.
REVIEWED BY:
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Jos D. Peters, County Administrator Date
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Cascade/Smith
FIRM: Acorn Capitol Garson CFM Propolis S360
SELECTION CRITERIA: PTS 55 65 40 70 90 75
Qualifications and Experience 20 15 10 10 15 20 15
Project Understanding and Approach 20 5 10 5 15 20 15
Project Team 20 10 10 10 15 15 15
Values and Culture"Fit"with County 20 10 15 10 10 20 15
Budget 20 15 20 5 15 15 15
-State share weak yes $ 7,000 yes $ 3,000 $ 3,000
- Federal share $ 2,000 yes $ 7,000 yes $350/hr $250/hr
-Grants, pursue funding $ 3,500 yes weak yes
-TOTAL MONTHLY BUDGET $ 5,500 $ 5,000 $ 14,000 $ 5,900 $ 3,000 $ 3,000
TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET $ 66,000 $ 60,000 $ 168,000 $ 70,800 $ 36,000 $ 36,000
+hourly for Fed +hourly for Fed
Meets min quals x x x x x x
Support docs x x x x x x
Team members in WA state/Olympia no x x x x x
Bill tracking ? x x x x x
Notes:
Leadership
D strong, County changes since last
R strong,$10M for exp strong, Hulse session,strong
Fed heavy,action State,Fed&Grant timberland in &Ellerbe,strong Olympia ties&
plan,Ellerbe-prey. $,Murray past encumbered pastJC exp, action plan,pastJC
w/S360,JC past staffers,Pailthorp Split proposal, two counties,counties strongest all exp although not
exp on team, West1C firms strong around this team.