AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-179R, approving a contract between the City and Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP. for State Legislative Services (RFQ 218-175) in the estimated amount of $60,000; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this contract on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 1, 2018
Department: City Manager's Office - Kristy Stark, Director of Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $60,000
Account Number: 10001280.54205, 21006322.54205, 22006335.54205
Funds Available: $213,000
Account Name: Special Economic Development
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: September 15, 2015: Council approved a two-year agreement with Winstead, PC to perform State Government Relations Services in the amount of $99,000.
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Background Information:
The City sought qualifications from firms to provide professional Legislative Consulting Services for the upcoming Legislative Session. Services will include assisting staff, the City Manager, and the City Council with developing a legislative agenda, identifying, developing, and evaluating strategies and advocate on legislative measures, including, but not limited to, the state budget, funding opportunities for airport or infrastruct...
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