SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew contract FY23-062 with Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, D.C. to provide federal legislative and lobbying consulting services for the City of Laredo. The contract amount should not exceed $240,000.00 annually. This contract shall be for one year, this is the first of three extension periods. To commence September 1, 2024. All legislative and lobbying consulting services will be on a continuous basis. Funding is available through the General Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Contract approved by City Council on 07/31/23.
BACKGROUND
The City went out on Request for Proposals (RFP) through Cit-E-Bid for providing professional federal legislative and lobbying consulting services for the City of Laredo. Legislative and lobbying services include, but are not limited to: scheduled, extended, or special legislative sessions and meetings; state administrative and agency hearings, meetings, or rule making proceedings; all in accordance with the terms, conditions, and scope of work identified in this request for proposal. Contract awarded to Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, D.C. The contract amount should not exceed $240,000.00 annually; Monthly retainer fee is set at $16,000.00 plus travel reimbursement expenses, if necessary. This contract shall be for one (1) year with three (3) one-year renewal options, as approved by City Council and upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the first of three extension periods.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended to approve this renewal.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: General Funds
Account #: 101-9810-593-5526
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Click or tap here to enter text.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the following accounts: 101-9810-593-5526