Vashon Pool Renovation Project

The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is a key planning agency focusing on transportation, land use, and economic development to foster a thriving, racially equitable, and sustainable Puget Sound region. PSRC's collaborative efforts involve partnerships with local cities, towns, counties, ports, transit agencies, Tribes, and state and regional governments, where it serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Economic Development District as per federal laws. The primary objective of this contract is to secure consultancy services to inform PSRC of strategic federal affairs, encompassing comprehensive monitoring of federal activities, particularly in legislation affecting areas like transportation, housing, growth management, and climate change. The consultant will be tasked with delivering timely updates, formulating federal strategies and advocacy plans, maintaining relationships with federal stakeholders, and facilitating grant acquisition. In this contract, the consultant's broad responsibilities include providing PSRC with updates on federal legislative developments and supporting PSRC's federal agenda through strategic advice and document preparation. They are expected to collaborate with other metropolitan planning organizations for mutual interests while maintaining productive communication with key federal stakeholders. Additionally, the consultant will guide PSRC in exploring federal funding opportunities and improve their grant tracking and advocacy efforts. Regular communication, such as scheduled check-ins with PSRC staff, ensures ongoing collaboration. The contract is set to commence from January 2025 to June 2025, with an option for extension until December 2026, and will mainly involve work within the Puget Sound region, although travel to Washington D.C. for meeting coordination is anticipated.