2019/02/27 Council Agenda Packet

Holland & Knight 800 17th Street NW,Suite 1100 I Washington,D.C.20006 I T 202.955.3000 I F 202.955.5564 Holland&Knight LLP www.hklaw.com Leslie I.Pollner 202.469.5149 leslie.pollner@hklaw.com December 27,2018 City of Everett—City Clerk, 1st Floor 2930 Wetmore Avenue Everett,WA 98201 Re: Response to RFP#2018-104 for Federal Legislative&Advocacy Services To Procurement Officials from the City of Everett: To achieve its objectives in Washington,the City of Everett needs a lobbying firm that not only brings in-depth legislative and regulatory experience,but also uses creative,multifaceted strategies that successfully advance the City's agenda with Congress,the White House,federal agencies, national associations,and key stakeholders. Holland&Knight is that firm. We combine all of the essential elements to help take Everett's federal advocacy efforts to the next level. We have significant experience serving the needs of local governments. Our longstanding,successful engagements with municipal clients mean we have deep expertise working on Everett's critical issues,including homelessness,transportation,education and workforce training,aerospace development,as well as military installation and industrial base protection. We also have a strong track record of success on issues such as the Clean Water Act, mental health,public safety,and economic development. Finally,from 2010 to the present,a time without legislative earmarks,Holland&Knight has secured hundreds of millions in grants and programmatic funding for our clients covering the spectrum of local government issues. We provide a holistic,innovative,and effective approach to federal relations for our clients. Holland&Knight's services include: » Developing strategies to ensure that you achieve success on your federal priorities. » Crafting and advancing federal funding proposals. » Monitoring,shaping,moving,or blocking critical regulations. » Drafting and enacting legislation. » Building coalitions with key stakeholders. » Assisting with messaging and communications. » Raising Everett's national profile. » Strengthening and expanding your ties with the Trump Administration and Congress.