Project Information

Bid Title

NYS and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Services

Issuing Agency

Monroe County Water Authority

Location

New York

Published Date

Mar 13, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

NYS and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Services
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REQUEST FOR

QUALIFICATIONS & PROPOSAL

Monroe County

Water Authority

New York State and Federal

Legislative & Regulatory

Advocacy Services

March 2, 2026

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).

Request for Qualifications

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 Thursday, March 5, 2026 and responses will

be provided by end of day Thursday, March 12, 2026.

 Statement of Qualifications & Proposal submissions must be received by

Noon (12:00 PM) on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the address shown in

Section 3.1.

Monday, March 2

Thursday, March 5

Thursday, March 12 EOD

Thursday, March 26 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.

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The MCWA system

infrastructure includes

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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.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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