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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Non-Design Professionals]
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of June 17, 2025 by and
between the City of Diamond Bar, a municipal corporation ("City") and Prince Global
Solutions, LLC, a California limited liability company ("Consultant").
1. Consultant's Services.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement Consultant shall
provide to the reasonable satisfaction of the City the Federal Advocacy Services set
forth in the attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated herein by this reference. As a
material inducement to the City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant represents and
warrants that it has thoroughly investigated the work and fully understands the
difficulties and restrictions in performing the work. Consultant represents that it is fully
qualified to perform such consulting services by virtue of its experience and the training,
education and expertise of its principals and employees.
David G. Liu, Public Works Director/City Engineer (herein referred to as the
City’s Project Manager”), shall be the person to whom the Consultant will report for the
performance of services hereunder. It is understood that Consultant shall coordinate its
services hereunder with the City’s Project Manager to the extent required by the City’s
Project Manager, and that all performances required hereunder by Consultant shall be
performed to the satisfaction of the City’s Project Manager and the City Manager
2. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall take effect July 1, 2025, and
shall continue until June 30, 2026 ("Term"), unless earlier terminated pursuant to the
provisions herein.
3. Compensation.
A. City agrees to compensate Consultant for services which Consultant
performs to the satisfaction of the City in compliance with the scope of services set forth
in Exhibit “A”.
B. The City shall pay Consultant a retainer in monthly increments of Four
Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($4,000.00).
C. Total payment to Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall not exceed
Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($50,500.00) without prior
written consent of the City. This amount shall include all costs, including, but not limited
to, all clerical, administrative, overhead, telephone, travel, and all related expenses.
D. Notwithstanding the above, if the City requests Consultant to travel,
Consultant shall, upon submission of receipts evidencing the costs incurred, be paid for
necessary and reasonable travel expenses in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,500.00).
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4. Payment.
A. Consultant shall submit to City an invoice for the services completed,
authorized expenses and authorized extra work actually performed or incurred.
B. All such invoices shall state the basis for the amount invoiced, including
services completed, the number of hours spent and any extra work performed.
C. Payment will be made only after submission of proper invoices.
D. City will pay Consultant the amount properly invoiced within 30 days of
receipt, which sum shall be paid within 30 days of completion of the work.
E. Payment shall constitute payment in full for all services, authorized costs
and authorized extra work covered by that invoice.
5. Change Orders. No payment for extra services caused by a change in
the scope or complexity of work, or for any other reason, shall be made unless and until
such extra services and a price therefore have been previously authorized in writing and
approved by the City Manager or his designee as an amendment to this Agreement.
The amendment shall set forth the changes of work, extension of time , if any, and
adjustment of the fee to be paid by City to Consultant.
6. Priority of Documents. In the event of any inconsistency between the
provisions of this Agreement and any attached exhibits, the provisions of this
Agreement shall control.
7. Status as Independent Contractor.
A. Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly
independent contractor. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or
liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent , except as
specifically provided herein. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over
the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this
Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any
of its agents or employees are in any manner employees of City.
B. Consultant agrees to pay all required taxes on amounts paid to Consultant
under this Agreement, and to indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes,
assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. In the event that City is
audited by any Federal or State agency regarding the independent contractor status of
Consultant and the audit in any way fails to sustain the validity of a wholly independent
contractor relationship between City and Consultant, then Consultant agrees to
reimburse City for all costs, including accounting and attorney's fees, arising out of such
audit and any appeals relating thereto.
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C. Consultant shall fully comply with Workers' Compensation laws regarding
Consultant and Consultant's employees. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and
hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with applicable Worker's
Compensation laws.
D. Consultant shall, at Consultant’s sole cost and expense fully secure and
comply with all federal, state and local governmental permit or licensing requirements,
including but not limited to the City of Diamond Bar, South Coast Air Quality
Management District, and California Air Resources Board.
E. In addition to any other remedies it may have, City shall have the right to
offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any
amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to
City any reimbursement or indemnification required by this Agreement or for any
amount or penalty levied against the City for Consultant’s failure to comply with this
Section.
8. Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all work at the
standard of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession under
similar conditions and represents that it and any subcontractors it may engage, possess
any and all licenses which are required to perform the work contemplated by this
Agreement and shall maintain all appropriate licenses during the performance of the
work.
9. Indemnification.
Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by City, and hold
harmless City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers ("Indemnitees") from and
against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable
attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature
arising out of or in connection with:
1) Any and all claims under Workers’ Compensation Act and other
employee benefit acts with respect to Consultant’s employees or Consultant’s
contractor’s employees arising out of Consultant’s work under this Agreement;
and
2) Any and all claims arising out of Consultant's performance of work
hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this
Agreement, regardless of City’s passive negligence, but excepting such loss or
damage which is caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of
the City. Should City in its sole discretion find Consultant’s legal counsel
unacceptable, then Consultant shall reimburse the City its costs of defense,
including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other
costs and fees of litigation. The Consultant shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against the Indemnitees. It is expressly understood and agreed that
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the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted
by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this
Agreement. Except for the Indemnitees, this Agreement shall not be construed
to extend to any third party indemnification rights of any kind.
3) The Consultant's obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the City shall survive termination of this Agreement.
10. Insurance.
A. Consultant shall at all times during the term of this Agreement carry,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect, with an insurance company authorized to do
business in the State of California and approved by the City the following insurance:
1) a policy or policies of broad-form comprehensive general liability
insurance written on an occurrence basis with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00
combined single limit coverage against any injury, death, loss or damage as a
result of wrongful or negligent acts by Consultant, its officers, employees, agents,
and independent contractors in performance of services under this Agreement;
2) property damage insurance with a minimum limit of $500,000.00 per
occurrence;
3) automotive liability insurance written on an occurrence basis covering
all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles, with minimum combined single
limits coverage of $1,000,000.00; and
4) Worker's Compensation insurance when required by law, with a
minimum limit of $500,000.00 or the amount required by law, whichever is
greater.
B. The City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be named
as additional insureds on the policies as to comprehensive general liability, property
damage, and automotive liability. The policies as to comprehensive general liability,
property damage, and automobile liability shall provide that they are primary, and that
any insurance maintained by the City shall be excess insurance only .
C. All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance coverage shall not
be non-renewed, canceled, reduced, or otherwise modified (except through the addition
of additional insureds to the policy) by the insurance carrier without the insurance carrier
giving City at least ten (10) days prior written notice thereof. Consultant agrees that it
will not cancel, reduce or otherwise modify the insurance coverage and in the event of
any of the same by the insurer to immediately notify the City.
D. All policies of insurance shall cover the obligations of Consultant pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement and shall be issued by an insurance company which is
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authorized to do business in the State of California or which is approved in writing by
the City; and shall be placed have a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A -, VII.
E. Consultant shall submit to City (1) insurance certificates indicating
compliance with the minimum insurance requirements above, and (2) insurance policy
endorsements or a copy of the insurance policy evidencing the additional insured
requirements in this Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City.
F. Self-Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this
Agreement shall allow City, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention
SIR”) and/or deductible of the policy in lieu of the Consultant (as the named insured)
should Consultant fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the
SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City. Consultant understands
and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the
effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by Consultant as primary insured to pay its SIR
or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should City pay the SIR
or deductible on Consultant’s due to such failure in order to secure defense and
indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, City may include such
amounts as damages in any action against Consultant for breach of this Agreement in
addition to any other damages incurred by City due to the breach.
G. Subrogation. With respect to any Workers' Compensation Insurance or
Employer's Liability Insurance, the insurer shall waive all rights of subrogation and
contribution it may have against the Indemnitees.
H. Failure to Maintain Insurance. If Consultant fails to keep the insurance
required under this Agreement in full force and effect, City may take out the necessary
insurance and any premiums paid, plus 10% administrative overhead, shall be paid by
Consultant, which amounts may be deducted from any payments due Consultant.
I. Consultant shall include all subcontractors, if any, as insureds under its
policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor
to the City for review and approval. All insurance for subcontractors shall be subject to
all of the requirements stated herein.
11. Confidentiality. Consultant in the course of its duties may have access
to confidential data of City, private individuals, or employees of the City. Consultant
covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or
received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed
confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by
City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data
shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant
under this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, to the extent Consultant prepares reports of a proprietary nature specifically
for and in connection with certain projects, the City shall not, except with Consultant's
prior written consent, use the same for other unrelated projects.
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12. Ownership of Materials. Except as specifically provided in this
Agreement, all materials provided by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement
shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon its use or
dissemination by City. Consultant may, however, make and retain such copies of said
documents and materials as Consultant may desire.
13. Maintenance and Inspection of Records. In accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, Consultant and its subcontractors shall maintain
reasonably full and complete books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other
information (collectively, the “records”) pertaining to the costs of and completion of
services performed under this Agreement. The City and any of their authorized
representatives shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of
Consultant's records regarding the services provided under this Agreement. Consultant
shall maintain all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination or
completion of this Agreement. Consultant agrees to make available all such records for
inspection or audit at its offices during normal business hours and upon three (3) days'
notice from the City, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested.
14. Conflict of Interest.
A. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the services to be
performed by Consultant under this Agreement, or which would conflict in any manner
with the performance of its services hereunder. Consultant further covenants that, in
performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed
by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having any interest which
would conflict in any manner with the performance of its services pursuant to this
Agreement.
B. Consultant covenants not to give or receive any compensation, monetary
or otherwise, to or from the ultimate vendor(s) of hardware or software to City as a
result of the performance of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
15. Termination. The City may terminate this Agreement with or without
cause upon fifteen (15) days' written notice to Consultant. The effective date of
termination shall be upon the date specified in the notice of termination, or, in the event
no date is specified, upon the fifteenth (15th) day following delivery of the notice. In the
event of such termination, City agrees to pay Consultant for services satisfactorily
rendered prior to the effective date of termination. Immediately upon receiving written
notice of termination, Consultant shall discontinue performing services, unless the
notice provides otherwise, except those services reasonably necessary to effectuate the
termination. The City shall be not liable for any claim of lost profits.
16. Personnel/Designated Person. Consultant represents that it has, or will
secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the services under this
Agreement. All of the services required under this Agreement will be performed by
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Consultant or under it supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be
qualified to perform such services.
17. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.
A. Consultant shall not discriminate as to race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical
condition, or sexual orientation, in the performance of its services and duties pursuant to
this Agreement, and will comply with all rules and regulations of City relating thereto.
Such nondiscrimination shall include but not be limited to the following: employment,
upgrading, demotion, transfers, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
including apprenticeship.
B. Consultant will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed
by or on behalf of Consultant state either that it is an equal opportunity employer or that
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or
mental handicap, medical condition, or sexual orientation.
C. Consultant will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all
subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement except contracts or subcontracts
for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
18. Time of Completion. Consultant agrees to commence the work provided
for in this Agreement within (5) days of being notified by the City to proceed and to
diligently prosecute completion of the work during the term.
19. Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
Consultant shall do all things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of
Consultant's work.
20. RESERVED.
21. Delays and Extensions of Time. Consultant's sole remedy for delays
outside its control shall be an extension of time. No matter what the cause of the delay,
Consultant must document any delay and request an extension of time in writing at the
time of the delay to the satisfaction of City. Any extensions granted shall be limited to
the length of the delay outside Consultant’s control. If Consultant believes that delays
caused by the City will cause it to incur additional costs, it must specify, in writing, why
the delay has caused additional costs to be incurred and the exact amount of such cost
within 10 days of the time the delay occurs. No additional costs can be paid that
exceed the not to exceed amount absent a written amendment to this Agreement. In no
event shall the Consultant be entitled to any claim for lost profits due to any delay,
whether caused by the City or due to some other cause.
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22. Assignment. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this
Agreement nor the performance of any of Consultant's obligations hereunder, without
the prior written consent of City, and any attempt by Consultant to so assign this
Agreement or any rights, duties, or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no
effect.
23. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state, and local governments.
24. Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of
any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a
waiver of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall
the making by City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver
by City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of
Consultant, and the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or
prejudice any right or remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default.
25. RESERVED.
26. Mediation. Any dispute or controversy arising under this Agreement, or in
connection with any of the terms and conditions hereof, which cannot be resolved by
the parties, may be referred by the parties hereto for mediation. A third party, neutral
mediation service shall be selected, as agreed upon by the parties and the costs and
expenses thereof shall be borne equally by the parties hereto. The parties agree to
utilize their good faith efforts to resolve any such dispute or controversy so submitted to
mediation. It is specifically understood and agreed by the parties hereto that mutual
good faith efforts to resolve the same any dispute or controversy as provided herein,
shall be a condition precedent to the institution of any action or proceeding, whether at
law or in equity with respect to any such dispute or controversy.
27. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this
Agreement shall be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand
during regular business hours or by facsimile before or during regular business hours;
or (b) on the third business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, to the addresses heretofore set forth in the Agreement, or to such other
addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to the
provisions of this section.
CONSULTANT” “CITY”
Prince Global Solutions, LLC City of Diamond Bar
P.O. Box 711572 21810 Copley Drive
Herndon, VA 20171 Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
Attn.: Kevin D. Jones Attn.: Dan Fox, City Manager
Phone: (202) 550-9800 Phone: (909) 839-7010
E-mail: Kevin@princeglobalsolutions.com E-mail: DFox@diamondbarca.gov
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28. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The venue for any
action brought under this Agreement shall be in Los Angeles County.
29. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be the original, and all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
30. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any other documents
incorporated herein by reference, represent the entire and integrated agreement
between Consultant and City. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written
negotiations, representations or agreements. This Agreement may not be amended,
nor any provision or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the parties
which expressly refers to this Agreement. Amendments on behalf of the City will only
be valid if signed by a person duly authorized to do so under the City's Purchasing
Ordinance.
IN WITNESS of this Agreement, the parties have executed this Agreement as of
the date first written above.
Consultant" "City"
Prince Global Solutions, LLC CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
By: ______ By:
Printed Name: Dan Fox, City Manager
Title:
By: ATTEST:
Printed Name:
Title:
Kristina Santana, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
By:
Omar Sandoval, City Attorney
NOTE: If Consultant is a corporation, the City requires the following signature(s):
1) the Chairman of the Board, the President or a Vice-President, AND (2) the Secretary,
the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant
Treasurer. If only one corporate officer exists or one corporate officer holds more than
one corporate office, please so indicate. OR
Kevin D. Jones
President
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The corporate officer named in a corporate resolution as authorized to enter into this
Agreement. A copy of the corporate resolution, certified by the Secretary close in time to
the execution of the Agreement, must be provided to the City.
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Kevin D. Jones, Esq., President
Prince Global Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 711572, Herndon, VA 20171
kevin@princeglobalsolutions.com
202-550-9800
PGS
Prince Global Solutions, LLC
SCOPE OF WORK -- FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CA
JULY 1, 2025 -- JUNE 30, 2026
The following Scope of Work (and Cost Statement) sets forth the role of Kevin Jones
and Prince Global Solutions (PGS) in pursuing the City of Diamond Bar’s Federal goals and
objectives, consistent with the values and priorities established in the City’s FY 2024-2027
Strategic Plan.
Through continuous engagement in Washington on Federal legislation and regulation,
the Federal Budget, Federal funding and grants, Federal policy development and Federal
Agency activity, the City will be promoting the development of a safe, sustainable and
healthy Diamond Bar community through the efficient and visionary pursuit and stewardship
of public resources.
Summary and Priority Actions
This Scope of Work delineates the goals, priority actions, general legislative matters, day-
to-day responsibilities and costs for the City of Diamond Bar’s (DB) Federal Government Affairs
Representative -- Kevin Jones (PGS) -- from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
PGS expects to focus on the following activities in furtherance of DB’s Washington
objectives over the next calendar year. As always, this list will necessarily change during the
course of the year:
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Kevin D. Jones, Esq., President
Prince Global Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 711572, Herndon, VA 20171
kevin@princeglobalsolutions.com
202-550-9800
1) Work closely with the San Gabriel Valley Congressional delegation, Senate and House
Committee staff, Federal Agency officials, and relevant stakeholder groups on matters
which support DB's Federal priorities.
2) Facilitate requests for Congressional earmarks to support various DB projects;
3) Monitor and engage Congressional consideration of the forthcoming reauthorization of
Federal transportation programs, which has already begun in advance of the expiration
of current transportation law on September 30, 2026.
4) Support future DB applications for Federal funding from DOT and other agency
discretionary grant programs;
5) Continue advocating for other policy measures and legislation that will assist DB in
securing Federal funding to support local priorities;
6) Consider and monitor other legislation, regulations and agency actions that would
benefit or affect DB;
7) As necessary and directed by DB, monitor and engage Federal activity relating to the
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' Capital Projects and Construction
Committee's Projects as they may affect DB;
8) As necessary and directed by DB, monitor and engage Federal activity relating to the
57/60 Confluence Project as it affects DB;
9) Consider and coordinate Congressional and DOT site visits to DB and otherwise as
appropriate; and
10) Plan and coordinate DB visits to Washington, DC as directed and recommend other
visits when appropriate.
Cost Statement – 2025-26
To accomplish the goals and objectives set forth in this Scope of Work, PGS proposes
compensation in the form of a fixed fee monthly retainer of $4,000. If DB requires Kevin
Jones to travel in furtherance of this Scope of Work, DB will reimburse PGS for necessary
and reasonable travel expenses in an annual amount not to exceed $2,500.
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Kevin D. Jones, Esq., President
Prince Global Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 711572, Herndon, VA 20171
kevin@princeglobalsolutions.com
202-550-9800
Legislative Matters and Day-to-Day Activities
To support the above-described Scope of Work, PGS will consider and monitor a variety
of legislative matters, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Consideration of Federal infrastructure investment laws and legislation.
2. Congressional appropriations-related earmarks and legislation;
3. Federal matters that are pertinent to important local DB objectives and
priorities, such as transportation and park development projects.
4. Federal transportation law and related policy initiatives, including, but not
limited to:
a. FY 2026 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations
Bill, which includes funding for transportation and park development
projects;
b. Reauthorization of Federal transportation law;
c. Evolution of Executive Branch programs and regulations.
d. Freight and goods movement initiatives;
e. Issues of significance to national trade gateways and trade corridors.
f. Measures to increase efficiency in transportation project development,
delivery, design and construction;
g. Innovative financing proposals;
h. Consideration of public-private partnerships to support transportation
projects;
i. Proposals to create new transportation loan and grant programs and to
expand or constrict existing programs;
As described in detail below, PGS will keep DB informed about pertinent developments
on a regular basis and propose options for direct actions in furtherance of DB’s objectives:
Regular Communications, Strategy Formulation and Execution
Regularly communicate with DB staff on all matters, utilizing whatever means are
preferred by DB and are most practicable under the circumstances. This will include
telephone calls, e-mails, and text messages.
Agree upon strategic objectives with DB staff and modify as needed.
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Kevin D. Jones, Esq., President
Prince Global Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 711572, Herndon, VA 20171
kevin@princeglobalsolutions.com
202-550-9800
Regularly agree upon execution plans with DB staff.
Regular telephone conferences to provide updates on DC activities.
Provide a monthly summary of activities.
Relationship Building and Maintenance
Build and maintain relationships with Congressional and Executive Branch staff is
dictated by the strategy and execution plans approved by DB.
Establish general guidelines and priorities for regular interaction with such staff in
consultation with DB.
Balance contacts with Congressional and Executive Branch staff
Coordinate the timing of these contacts.
Manage DC message points based on priorities set by DB.
Regular reporting to DB regarding the interaction with Congressional and Executive
Branch staff.
Arranging regular interaction for Congressional and Executive Branch staff with DB
officials wherever appropriate and possible.
Place particular emphasis on developing strong working relationships with DB’s
Member of Congress and California Senators, as well as strategic alliances with other
Members of the California Congressional delegation, especially those from DB’s
region.
Intelligence Gathering and Monitoring of Federal Legislation and Regulations
Accumulate information relevant to DB’s goals from:
o Personal Interaction with Congressional and Executive Branch staff,
meetings, telephone conferences, and electronic communications),
o Congressional hearings and markups and
o Executive Branch rulemakings, announcements regarding Federal funding
availability, webinars, etc...
Monitor, research and analyze pertinent Federal legislation.
Monitor, research and analyze pertinent Federal regulations.
Regularly analyze and report to DB on gathered intelligence.
Regularly analyze and report to DB on the status and substance of pertinent legislation
and regulations.
Monitoring, Analyzing and Pursuing Relevant Funding Opportunities
Actively monitor and analyze relevant Federal funding opportunities for DB at the
Congressional and Executive Branch levels.
Advise DB of specific funding opportunities as they arise and recommend strategies for
pursuing those opportunities.
Assist DB in the process of requesting and applying for Federal funding.
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Kevin D. Jones, Esq., President
Prince Global Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 711572, Herndon, VA 20171
kevin@princeglobalsolutions.com
202-550-9800
Provide strategic and logistical support for all requests and applications as
appropriate.
Monitoring, Analyzing and Impacting Relevant Policy Making Activities
Actively monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory initiatives, particularly those
that may affect the allocation of relevant Federal funding.
Advise DB when it would be in its best interest to weigh in on such initiatives.
Devise strategies for engaging this process.
Interaction with Trade Groups and Representation at DC Events
Serve as DB’s representative in connection with relevant trade associations and
relevant DC events.
Strategize with DB about how best to leverage the relationship with an association and
other organizations to further DB’s interests.
Provide information regarding DB and inform of DB policy positions.
Participate in strategy formulation that furthers DB’s best interests.
Work with DB to ensure that DB’s interests remain paramount throughout these
interactions.
Planning of DB Visits to Washington
At the direction of DB, propose and develop a schedule of meetings for DB officials in
Washington as needed.
Agree upon substantive strategy and message points for each meeting.
Contact Congressional and Executive Branch staff to request meetings.
Gather intelligence from Congressional and Executive Branch staff while arranging
meetings to assist in strategy formulation and crafting message points.
Adjust meeting schedule as necessary based on intelligence gathered.
Coordinate timing of meetings.
In consultation with DB, prepare and distribute white papers and other materials that
will inform Federal officials about issues to be discussed during the meetings.
Planning of Visits to DB by Congressional Members, Executive Branch Officials and their
Respective Staffs
As appropriate and practicable, propose and coordinate visits to DB by Federal
officials to provide them with first hand exposure to various priority issues of Federal
import affecting DB.
Work with DB to identify prospective visits.
Extend invitations and work with DB to plan agendas and logistics.
Agree upon substantive strategy and message points for the visits.
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