PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LEGISLATIVE CONSULTSING SERVICES BETWEEN KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY AND MCCARTHY STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC. PSC 23-___

This Personal Service Contract (PSC) is entered into, by and between Kentucky State University (“KSU”) and McCarthy Strategic Solutions, LLC (“Contractor”) to establish a contract for legal services to be utilized to support the Kentucky State University. The initial PSC is effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

KSU and Contractor agree to the following:

I. Scope of Contract

Contractor

  • Develop a strategic plan during the Legislative Interim Session in preparation for the upcoming Legislative Session;
  • Review all relevant legislation and regulations and provide both daily and weekly reports on any bills affecting KY State University during the Legislative Session:
  • Ensure the Governor's Office, Senate Leadership, and House Leadership understand the importance of Kentucky State University's partnership with the Commonwealth;
  • Educate elected officials and key decision-makers at all levels of government about KY State University;

Maximize the relationships contractor has built to foster stronger relationships on the issues of importance to KY State University;

  • Attend legislative committee hearings and other relevant state or local meetings and provide reports; and
  • Help draft a comprehensive fact sheet about KY State University to use with legislators and other governmental officials.

Kentucky State University

  • It shall be the responsibility of Kentucky State University to provide appropriate guidance to the Contractor to facilitate the successful completion of the projected work and work product development.

II. Contract Components and Order of Precedence

KSU's acceptance of the Contractor's offer, indicated by the issuance of a Personal Service Contract Award, shall create a valid contract between the Parties consisting of the following:

  1. Procurement Statutes, Regulations and Policies
  2. This written agreement and any subsequent written amendments to this agreement.

In the event of any conflict between or among the provisions contained in the contract, the order of precedence shall be enumerated above.

III. Negotiated Items – Not Applicable