Pierce County State Legislative Representation Services

Pierce County Government Relations is seeking a state contract lobbyist consultant to represent the County's interests at the state legislative level, with applications due September 11, 2026.

The consultant will serve as liaison to the County Executive or designee, monitoring and analyzing state legislation, recommending County responses to legislative proposals and budgetary actions affecting County interests, and meeting with state-level officials to advocate for County priorities. No specific qualifications, certifications, or prior lobbying credentials are stated.

The attached service agreement template establishes the standard contracting framework, permitting initial terms with optional renewal periods of up to five years at the County's discretion, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Compensation is flexible — unit-of-measure pricing, milestone-based payments, or hourly labor rates with overhead and professional fees — with a maximum annual rate adjustment capped at the Consumer Price Index increase for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, not to exceed five percent. The agreement requires monthly or milestone-based invoices submitted within 15 days of billing-period completion, with County payment due within 30 days of proper invoice receipt.

Contractors must maintain general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and cyber liability coverage of $2,000,000, name Pierce County as an additional insured on all policies, and carry workers' compensation insurance as required by Washington statute. Prevailing wage obligations under RCW 39.12 apply to applicable public works projects. The agreement incorporates comprehensive federal and state regulatory compliance, non-discrimination provisions, and dispute resolution through Pierce County Superior Court under Washington law. Termination for default or public convenience is permitted, with reimbursement for eligible pre-termination costs.

No estimated contract value or incumbent is identified.