Title
Federal Legislative Representation and Consulting Services - EXC 20-095 - Amendment (Ordinance S-49454)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendment to Contract 153512 with HROD, Inc., doing business as Murray, Montgomery & O'Donnell, to extend contract term. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $160,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide assistance to the Office of Government Relations and other City departments with identifying grant opportunities and successfully pursuing funding that supports City services. The consultant will represent the City face-to-face with elected officials and agencies that make decisions about federal funding which directly affects crucial City programs and services in areas including, but not limited to, water and environment, community development, transportation, and public safety. Additional time is needed to allow for the procurement of a new contract and additional funds will allow for continuation of this crucial service without lapse.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through April 14, 2025.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $160,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $400,000. Funds are available in the Office of Government Relations budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Federal Legislative Representation and Consulting Services - Contract 153512 (Ordinance S-46512-34) on April 15, 2020;
• Federal Legislative Representation and Consulting Services - Contract 153512 (Ordinance S-47342) on March 3, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Office of Government Relations.