Mott Community College is seeking consulting services from qualified firms to assist the college with its state lobbying activities. The selected firm will be responsible for providing lobbying services, including compliance with all laws and regulations, developing a written annual strategy, and providing semi-annual written reports. The firm will also be required to participate in scheduled planning/strategy conference calls and raise the profile of the college in Lansing. Some key requirements for the firm include having at least 10 years of experience in lobbying, providing a detailed schedule of fees and anticipated reimbursable expenses, and disclosing any positions on issues or representation of clients that may conflict with the college's objectives. • The firm must have experience in higher education lobbying, specifically with community colleges. • The firm must be able to demonstrate a strong presence in Lansing and have established relationships with key stakeholders. • The firm must be able to provide regular updates and reports on lobbying activities and progress. • The firm must be able to work closely with the college's legislative team to develop and implement a comprehensive lobbying strategy.