1. Legislative Update & Review of Federal Lobbyist RFP
Adam Blom

2. Federal Lobbyist RFP Scope
Identify Federal funding opportunities
I-35/CSAH 50 interchange capacity and safety improvements
Veteran’s Memorial Greenway project
Represent County interests before Congress & executive branch
Promote advancement of identified projects
Monitor federal activity related to County projects
Provide information & advice
Collaborate with County staff to prepare background materials
Coordinate meetings with Federal officials

3. Federal Lobbyist RFP Timeline
September
9/16 - Release RFP
October
10/7 - Proposals Due
Review Proposals
10/29 - Interviews
November
11/12 - Lobbyist Selection
Contract Negotiation

4. DC Fall Legislative Event (Tentative)
Dakota County Capital Investment Forum
November 8th
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Dakota Lodge
Public and Private Stakeholders
Remarks from MNDoT Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliher