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ATTN: Michelle Johnson Phone:503-986-5261 Dept of State Lands 775 Summer St NE Suite 100 Salem, OR 97301

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

***THIS IS NOT AN ORDER******

Return Quote To: Michelle Johnson, Contracts Officer michelle.j.johnson@dsl.oregon.gov no later than March 8th, 2024, by 10am PST.

Description: Consultant Services with US Congress and Federal Agencies to represent The Oregon Department of State Lands.

Requested Availability Date: Upon executed contract.

Contact for project: Brett Brownscombe - 971-600-8475

Vendor Name: ________________________________Federal ID No:_____________________

Address:______________________________________ Phone:__________________________

City, State, Zip:_____________________________________ Fax:________________________

All Pricing Must Be Held Firm For 30 Days

SCOPE OF WORK

Engagement with Congress, the US Forest Service, and the Department of Interior, and any other necessary Federal agencies or officials to achieve the goals and protect the interests of the Oregon Department of State Lands (Department) in Washington, DC. This work includes the following areas of interest to the Department:

Specific Areas of Focus:

Develop a comprehensive strategy related to Elliott State Research Forest (ESRF) funding, including:

o Updating key congressional and executive branch actors over the status and plan for creation of the ESRF.

o Crafting a joint and comprehensive approach for federal funding in the context of other funding sources (e.g., state funds, timber, carbon, or other revenue) as part of the Department’s overall business plan for the ESRF through its start-up phase and beyond.

Develop a potential approach and strategy for advancing other Department areas or programs of interest including:

o Abandoned and Derelict Vessels o Illegal camping

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Review and identify priority potential federal program areas or appropriation accounts relevant to potential Department funding or policy requests associated with the above program areas.

Advance the Department’s interests in successful completion of the federal Habitat

Conservation Plan for the ESRF as well as securing and promoting broader partnerships tied to successful advancement of the ESRF (as a matter of policy and funding). Do the same for other Department programs or areas of interest (e.g., Abandoned and Derelict Vessels, illegal camping) as applicable.

Develop and advance Congressional and Executive Branch strategies that position the

Department for successful federal appropriations requests during the 2024 Congressional appropriations process and beyond related to the ESRF and other areas of Department interest. Successfully advance delivery of funding to Department related to the ESRF or other programs based on these requests and past successful requests, including:

- Track the appropriations process including congressional committee, legislative, or executive branch actions potentially impacting the Department’s interests.

- Track prospects of finalization of appropriation bills or related federal spending agreements and potential inclusion of funding language for Department projects.

- Ensure successful advancement of past or existing federal funding commitments related to the ESRF, including from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as well as the rehabilitation and construction of potential headquarters of the ESRF at the Shutter Creek site. This work will include coordination with the Department over its redevelopment process for Shutter Ck. and may include engagement with Housing and Urban Development officials.

- Organize, secure, and attend meetings with congressional and/or executive branch agency officials in Washington, D.C., including with or without the Department present (in-person or virtually).

**NOTE: The above work will require coordination with the Oregon Governor’s process and priorities, as well as that of other potential partners.

General Areas of Focus:

Work with the Oregon Congressional Delegation to ensure ODSL’s interests are protected in regard to legislation impacting ODSL’s ability to manage trust lands;

Work with Oregon’s Congressional Delegation to enact legislation for the benefit of trust lands if there is an identified need;

Monitor all Congressional actions and inform ODSL of legislative concerns and engage in legislative issues as requested by ODSL;

Monitor all Federal agency regulatory and program efforts and inform ODSL of regulatory or program efforts impacting the management mission of Oregon trust lands;

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Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Oregon Congressional Delegation, relevant Congressional Committees, and other relevant federal officials to allow for open communication and cooperation in support of ODSL’s goals;

Work with the Oregon Congressional Delegation, Congressional Committees, and other decision makers to mitigate, oppose, or amend federal regulations detrimental to the ODSL’s management mission; and

Work with ODSL on any other matters before Congress, federal agencies, or the Administration to advocate for and protect ODSL’s interests.

Schedule of work Congressional office visits: March and/or April 2024 Report on status of FY 2025 Appropriations request forms: May 2024 Report of status of ESRF and other DSL appropriations requests: Fall 2024

QUALIFICATIONS

Min. 10 years’ experience and successful track record of representing state land-owning or land-managing public agency interests in the context of federal policymaking and appropriations;

Experience working with Oregon Department of State Lands or similarly natural resource agencies;

Experience with the Elliott State Forest and/or creation of the Elliott State Research Forest.