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Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Lobbying Services
FY 2021 – FY 2022
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT DATED
OCTOBER 20, 2020 ASSIGNED TO CENTRAL HOUSE STRATEGIES
THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR lobbying services dated October 20, 2020 (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this
13th day of September, 2022, by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self
governing municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State
of Montana, 121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230,
Bozeman, MT 59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and Central House Strategies, 808 Palmer
Street, Missoula, MT 59802, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.”
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and
sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree to amend the Agreement
as follows:
1. Updated Scope of Work. The Attached Scope of Work and Fee schedule will govern the
relationship between the City and the Contractor from November 2022 until the completion
of the 68th Regular Session of the Montana State Legislature.
2. Extension. The Professional Services Agreement is extended until May 15, 2022 or the
completion of the 68th Regular Session of the Montana State Legislature, whichever is later.
3. Agreement still valid. All remaining terms and provisions of the Agreement remain valid.
**** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES ****
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FY 2021 – FY 2022
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this instrument the day and
year first above written.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA CENTRAL HOUSE STRATEGIES
By________________________________ By_____________________________
Jeff Mihelich, City Manager SK Rossi, Managing Partner
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By_______________________________
Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney
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Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Lobbying Services
FY 2021 – FY 2022
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APPENDIX A
Proposed Scope of Work (SOW):
Services to Support The City of Bozeman’s Legislative and Lobbying program
November 1, 2022 – May 1, 2023
Project Approach and Deliverables
We envision working independently whenever necessary, and side-by-side with in-house staff whenever
possible, to do the immediate work of lobbying while building the power, relationships, and knowledge of
Bozeman staff.
In close consultation with Bozeman staff, the Consultants will:
Conduct defensive and proactive lobbying on the full range of Bozeman’s policy priorities,
including:
o Meeting with, assessing the positions of, and lobbying legislators, legislative staff, and
executive branch elected officials and staff;
o Preparing or assisting in preparation of testimony;
o Presenting testimony; and
o Facilitating meetings and relationship building between decisionmakers and Bozeman
staff and/or representatives.
Contribute to strategy and planning by:
o Participating in partner meetings and leading strategy planning at the request of Bozeman
staff;
o Participating in the development of communications and informational tools, including
talking points and messaging documents;
o Collaborating with other lobbyists, organizations, and partners at the request of Bozeman
staff; and
o Attending weekly meetings and submitting a weekly report.
Ensure administrative and legal requirements are followed by registering as lobbyists, reporting
necessary information to Bozeman in a timely manner, and collaborating with Bozeman
administrative staff when requested.
Participate in a legislative debrief with Bozeman staff.
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Professional fees and expenses
The proposed scope envisions a year-round engagement. Our fee for the months of November and
December 2022 is $2,000/month. Our fee through the course of the Legislative Session $7,000/month,
January - April.
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