AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-125R, approving a contract with Focused Advocacy, LLC for state legislative consulting services; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: July 7, 2026
Department: Communications Department
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $91,500.00 Annual
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): 10001280-54205; 22006335-54205; 21006322-54205
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Professional Services - Federal & State Representation
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Background Information:
The City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation for Legislative Consulting Services and received nine (9) Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) on March 26, 2026. A City-staffed evaluation committee evaluated each submission as well as conducted interviews with the top ranked firms, which resulted in a final selection of the most highly qualified firm: Focused Advocacy located in Austin, Texas.
Services include developing and implementing legislative strategies; monitoring proposed legislation, committee hearings, and regulatory actions; adv...
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