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7/30/25, 7:51 AM newspaper -text (6).html Public Notice Kittitas County, Ellensburg WA Request for Qualifications for Regional Advocacy and Federal Funding Strategy Services I. Introduction A regional consortium of public agencies (hereinafter referred to as "the Consortium") is soliciting qualifications from firms or individuals (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant") to provide professional federal advocacy and strategic funding support. The goal is to secure a responsive and experienced partner to assist the Consortium in navigating federal programs, securing competitive funding, and advocating for regional priorities at the federal level. The Consortium consists of the following entities: • The Kittitas County Conference of Governments, comprised of delegates representing Kittitas County and the municipalities of Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Kittitas, Roslyn, and South Cle Elum • Central Washington University, a public university with undergraduate enrollment of over 8,500 students located in Ellensburg with six satellite locations across Washington state This RFQ seeks to establish a relationship with a Consultant who will serve as a Washington D.C. Representative for a broad range of regional priorities and coordinate with both the Consortium's leadership and member agencies. IL Scope of Services The Consultant will perform, but not be limited to, the following tasks: A. Advocacy and Strategy • Serve as the Washington D.C. Representative to the Consortium, acting on behalf of its collective interests in federal affairs. • Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy developments at the federal level that may impact the Consortium. • Provide strategic guidance and regular consultation with the Consortium leadership to align advocacy efforts with federal priorities. • Develop and execute an annual federal advocacy strategy in partnership with the Consortium and its members. B. Communications and Support • Maintain liaison with the region's Congressional delegation and relevant federal agency contacts. • Facilitate meetings with federal officials and agencies, including logistics and briefing preparation. • Assist with federal funding strategy, including identifying funding opportunities and advising on grant proposals. • Provide ongoing briefing materials and talking points for meetings, hearings, and conferences. • Provide aid and guidance to the Consortium on the most efficient and effective methodology of completing funding opportunity applications which will generate high exposure and support. C. Reporting • Submit quarterly written reports summarizing federal developments and advocacy activities. • Provide an annual in -person report outlining accomplishments and anticipated issues for the coming year. III. Proposal Requirements file:///C:/Users/candie.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text (6).html 1/4