Advocacy Services
| Agency: | Monroe County Water Authority |
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| State: | New York |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Opps ID: | NBD15892270705368515 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Source: | Members Only |
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REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS & PROPOSAL
Monroe County
Water Authority
Federal and New York State Legislative &
Regulatory
Advocacy Services
April 1, 2024
Monroe County Water Authority
475 Norris Drive
Rochester, New York 14610
SECTION 1 - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
1.1 Purpose
Monroe County Water Authority (“MCWA”) is soliciting Statements of
Qualifications and Proposal (“RFQ/P”) from consultants for professional
services for an experienced firm or individual(s) to provide consulting and
advocacy services to assist MCWA with its legislative and regulatory interests
in New York State and Federal level. Prospective Proposers must offer a
Statement of Qualifications that will meet the scope of services, qualifications
and general description of work activities identified in Section 2 of this RFQ/P.
In responding to this RFQ/P, Proposers must follow the prescribed format as
outlined in Section 3. By so doing, each Proposer will be providing MCWA with
comparable data submitted by other Proposers and, thus, be assured of fair
and objective treatment in the MCWA review and evaluation process. Note that
MCWA is requiring that your Statement of Qualifications and your Fee
Proposal be submitted in TWO (2) SEPARATE documents and in separately
sealed envelopes.
1.2 Procurement Officer
The Procurement Officer identified below is the sole point of contact regarding
this RFQ/P from the date of issuance until the selection of the successful
Proposer.
Larry M. Magguilli
MCWA
475 Norris Drive
Rochester, New York 14610
Email: Larry.Magguilli@mcwa.com
1.3 Presentation and Clarification of MCWA’s Rights and Intentions
MCWA intends to enter into a contract with the selected Proposer to supply the
services described in Section 2. However, this intent does not commit MCWA to
award a contract to any responding Proposer, or to pay any costs incurred in
the preparation of the Statement of Qualifications or a cost proposal in
response to this request, or to procure or contract for any services. MCWA
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to (a) accept or reject in part or in its
entirety any proposal received as a result of this RFQ/P if it is in the best
interest of MCWA to do so; and (b) award one or more contracts to one or more
qualified Proposers if necessary to achieve the objectives of this RFQ/P (and if
it is in the best interest of MCWA to do so).
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Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy Services
1.4 Time Line
The schedule of events for this selection process is anticipated to proceed as follows:
All requests for clarification must be submitted in writing to the
Procurement Officer at the email address provided in Section 1 and received
no later than 3:00 PM EST on April 8, 2024 and responses will be provided
by end of day April 11, 2024.
Statement of Qualifications & Proposal submissions must be received by
Noon (12:00 PM) on April 17, 2024 at the address shown in Section 3.1.
Monday, April 1, 2024
Monday, April 8 3PM
Thursday, April 11 EOD
Wednesday, April 17 Noon
RFPQ distributed; announced on MCWA website.
Pre-proposal questions due, in writing.
Any addenda with answers supplied to proposers.
Proposals due
1.5 Overview of the Organization
The Monroe County Water Authority is a not-for-profit public benefit corporation that
reliably provides quality, affordable water that fosters economic vitality and enhanced
quality of life for Monroe County and area communities who request service.
MCWA was created by State legislation in 1950 to solve the water supply needs of this
community. In 1959 MCWA took over the assets of the private New York Water
Service Corporation and had 27,000 retail customers, serving just portions of the
County’s inner ring towns and portions of the City. As surrounding towns and villages
faced new water supply challenges, the MCWA service area has steadily grown. Today,
MCWA serves over 186,000 customers in every town and village in Monroe County)
plus towns, villages and other water authorities in each of the five adjacent counties.
The MCWA system
infrastructure includes
its main operations
center, meter shop,
three water treatment
plants, 40 remote
pumping station, 53
tanks and 2 storage
reservoirs, and over
3,300 miles of
transmission
and
distribution
water
mains.
For
additional
information on MCWA,
go to www.mcwa.com
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Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy Services
SECTION 2 –SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 Scope of Work New York State
Below is a preliminary outline of the required tasks and deliverables to be completed
under this contract. Additional tasks may be required. The Proposer is encouraged to
expand upon this outline and present additional detail delineating its proposed
approach to the project.
Task 2.1.1
Regulatory & Legislative Representation
The Consultant will identify proposed state legislation and regulations that could
impact the Water Authority’s operations. The Consultant shall work with MCWA to
refine the detailed issues and requirements and to identify potential options and
alternatives. Consultant will assist with the preparation of communication
materials, including testimony, for the education of elected officials and staff which
will lead to the accomplishment of MCWA goals and objectives.
Task 2.1.2
Program Funding
The Consultant will develop and present to MCWA, action plans and undertake
efforts to identify funding and water infrastructure financing programs for specific
capital improvement projects included in MCWA’s budget. The Consultant will also
work to identify, and assist in the application of any other state grants or funding
sources beneficial to MCWA daily ongoing operations.
Task 2.1.3
Outreach
The Consultant will also be required to participate in our ongoing stake-holders
outreach efforts to build effective support for MCWA initiatives. Consultant shall
arrange meetings with key elected officials or administration staff and accompany,
as needed, MCWA officials and staff at such meetings. The Consultant will work
closely with the Governor’s Office, the Speaker’s Office, Senate President’s Office,
as well as key Committee Chairpersons and other leaders. The Consultant will
place special emphasis on establishing and fostering open communications with
members of the local delegation in both houses as needed.
Task 2.1.4
Drinking Water Quality Institute
The Consultant will maintain and inform MCWA of actions of the Drinking Water
Quality Institute. The Consultant will, with input from MCWA, provide to DWQI
information pertaining to any changes, rules or requirements they seek to impose.
This will specifically but not exclusively pertain to any requirements regarding
levels of unregulated contaminants that exceed current Federal Guidelines.
Task 2.1.5
State Agencies and Departments
The Consultant will monitor any changes in rules and regulations, non-legislative,
from the appropriate State Agencies and Departments with any regulatory
supervision of MCWA.
Task 2.1.6
Other
The Consultant may be required to assist MCWA with other objectives as
indentified and as agreed upon.
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Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy Services
2.2 Scope of Work Federal Advocacy
The Proposer shall also provide Federal lobbyist services to advocate and assist in the
pursuit of funding opportunities for MCWA. Additionally, Proposer shall advocate/oppose
Federal policies and decisions that would impact MCWA.
The successful Proposer shall advance MCWA's infrastructure and legislative agenda. Such
services shall include, but not be limited to:
Advocacy
Initiate and sustain communications with congressional delegations and key
legislative staff to introduce and advance MCWA's priorities.
Represent and advocate before U.S. Congress to support MCWA priorities.
Represent and advocate before U.S. Congress to oppose or support Federal policies
and decisions that would impact MCWA.
Monitor and respond to congressional actions that advance MCWA's priorities.
Advise and assist in drafting letters of support or non-support, including other
Federal policy issues and legislative concerns as appropriate.
Provide monthly activity reports detailing actions taken on MCWA's behalf.
Provide routine congressional informational updates.
Although legal opinions are not required as part of the Proposer's responsibilities,
MCWA will expect the Proposer to understand the various laws and proposals and
Proposer shall be expected to have the ability to interpret legal implications.
Pursuit of Funding Opportunities
Proposer shall agree to be available upon reasonable request to meet with MCWA
Board, Staff, and others, as directed, to educate and brief them of Federal loan
programs, grants, and other funding opportunities.
Assist MCWA staff on most efficient and effective methodology of completing
funding opportunities applications.
Advise and garner support from New York State Congressional delegation and key
Federal Staff on MCWA's funding applications.
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