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Stearns County pauses plan to issue federal lobbying RFP, asks for usage review
Summary
After discussion, commissioners asked staff to gather examples of prior uses and potential needs for federal lobbying before pursuing a request for proposals. The county's current contract remains month-to-month at about $2,000 per month.
The Stearns County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 7 reviewed a draft request for proposals (RFP) for federal lobbying services but chose not to issue the RFP immediately, asking staff to provide a clearer record of how the county has used lobbying services and what needs might arise.
Assistant County Administrator Jill Shermyer presented the draft RFP and told the board that professionals typically recommend contracting a federal lobbyist when a…
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