RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County a contract with Alcalde & Fay in an amount not to exceed $205,392, to provide professional federal legislative advocacy and related services, for the period from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by the County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
At its December 11, 2012 meeting, the Board of Supervisors considered the recommendation from the Legislation Committee to authorize a contract with Alcalde & Fay for federal advocacy services for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $205,392. The proposed monthly retainer is $8,458 per month. There is an estimated additional monthly cost of $100 for expenses such as telephone bills, copying, messenger services, parking, and transportation. The total annual cost of services is $102,696 per year. The contract terms specified in the RFP indicated a two-year contract with three one-year renewal options.
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