STATE LOBBYIST RFP TEMPLATE
<DATE>
<INSERT ASSOCIATION> an affiliate of the School Nutrition Association (SNA) is currently seeking services for legislative advocacy.
<ASSOCIATION> represents over XX school food service professionals and XX industry members focused on providing healthy school meals which in turns promote better learning. The mission of <ASSOCIATION> is to educate and empower members to provide healthy meals to foster an environment where children achieve overall wellness and lifelong success.
<ASSOCIATION> is seeking a legislative advocacy partner that demonstrates for the organizations it represents a proven track record of state legislative influence and effectiveness in <STATE>. In light of recent activities at the State House, it is important for the members to have a strong and effective voice.
Please describe how you will provide these services to:
§ Identify legislation affecting, directly or indirectly, school food service nutrition programs.
§ Communicate to <ASSOCIATION> the status of identified legislation in a timely manner.
§ Assist <ASSOCIATION> to form and develop positions, amend bills, and arrange for testimony.
§ Assist with the process to educate State Legislators about school nutritional professionals and services.
§ Assist with education of <ASSOCIATION> members in the state legislative process.
§ Represent and maintain a presence before the Legislature as appropriate.
§ Provide the Association with legislative bills and their amendments for review and provide a timeline for which the Association can expect such information.
§ Assist in drafting legislation and advocate the passage of sponsored bill(s). This would include drafting the legislation, securing a legislative author and advocating the bill’s passage through the legislative process and with the Governor’s Office.
§ Respond to legislative emergencies and assist in crafting an effective response.
§ Provide guidance as to how to participate in an annual legislative day where CSFSA provides a typical school meal for legislators.
The Association would propose an agreement to begin XX through XX with the opportunity for extension through a negotiated agreement. The cost of these services should be clearly defined in your proposal. Please include an hourly rate for any tasks that may arise that fall outside the above requests.
If you are interested in providing legislative services for <ASSOCIATION>, please submit the following: 1) your proposal for Legislative Advocacy, which outlines the services, terms and costs for such and, 2) a proposed Agreement and, 3) listings of current and previous organizations that you represent and the dates services were rendered and terminated.
Upon review of received proposals, <ASSOCIATION> will conduct interviews and applications selected for an interview will be notified personally to schedule interview appointments.
Direct questions and submit proposals, which are DUE by COB, <DATE> to:
<ADDRESS OF ASSOCIATION>