RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee to amend a contract with Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni LLP, effective December 4, 2018, to extend the term from December 31, 2018 through June 30, 2019 and increase the payment limit by $90,000 to a new payment limit of $1,170,000 for continued state advocacy services, subject to approval as to form by County Counsel.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for state advocacy services is included in the FY 18-19 budget. (100% General Fund)
BACKGROUND:
The firm of Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Gross & Leoni (“Nielsen Merksamer”) has extensive experience in the field of governmental advocacy regarding legislative, administrative and legal issues directly affecting counties. Nielsen Merksamer is recognized for its expertise in the broad area of state and county relations, particularly fiscal relationships. The firm has been instrumental in the development and advancement of the County's state legislative platform for many years.
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