EXC25-001 US Congressional Engagement - US Congressional Engagement

RFP AB-2024-03803_US Congressional Engagement_ Update 01_ June 6th, 2024

The Province is seeking to develop a robust government relations strategy to support Alberta’s federal and state engagement in the United States.

a) Project Background- The United States is Alberta’s largest trading partner by far, with nearly US$141.3 billion worth of goods exported to the U.S. in 2022. Given the magnitude of the Alberta trading relationship, Alberta works actively to ensure that this trade continues unimpeded by building its relationship with U.S. policy makers and other stakeholders. To that end, Alberta has established four offices in the United States, located in Washington, DC, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas. The offices are led by Alberta’s Senior Representative to the U.S., who is based in the Washington, DC office (the “Alberta Washington Office”). Alberta’s representatives in the U.S. actively develop relationships with decision makers and influencers to ensure Alberta’s interests are considered in the development of U.S. policy at the federal and state level. They also seek to collaborate with the Canadian federal government, and other provinces and territories on other issues.

b) Project Objectives- The objective of this RFP is to have the successful Proponent:
a. Develop an engagement plan that focuses on engagement with members of Congress, the federal administration, state governments, and other stakeholders to advance Alberta’s overall objectives in the U.S.;
b. Facilitate and schedule engagements with key stakeholders at the request of the Alberta Washington Office;
c. Provide input and advice on how to engage on current or emerging priorities at the request of the Alberta Washington Office;
d. Provide regular reporting and analysis on key issues and contacts, as determined by the Alberta Washington Office;
e. Execute other related duties pertaining to federal and state engagement, at the request of the Alberta Washington Office;
f. Prepare and submit all registrations and filings required pursuant to the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act (22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq.), and any other reports or submissions required by U.S. law.