Lobbying Services for Federal Assistance - PD 13-14.023
From:
Jack Brown, County Administrator
Organization:
County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Extending the Lobbying Services for Federal Assistance - Jack R. Brown, County Administrator
That the Board approve extending the Agreement for Lobbyist Services, PD 13-14.023, between Escambia County, Florida, and Alcalde & Fay, LTD., Inc., for Lobbying Services for Federal Assistance, for a term of 12 months, effective June 4, 2015, with 1 option remaining for a 12-month renewal period, for an annual amount of $78,000.
[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 53101]
BACKGROUND:
On May 15, 2014, the Board approved the Agreement for Lobbyist Services PD 13-14.023, between Escambia County, Florida, and Alcalde & Fay, LTD, Inc., for lobbying services for Federal assistance, for a term of 12-months, effective June 4, 2014, with two options for 12-month renewal periods, for an annual amount of $78,000. This recommendation is to extend the contract using one of the two options available for 12-month renewal periods, at an annual amount of $78,000.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding: Fund 001 General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 53101
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, prepared the original agreement which was approved by the Board on May 15, 2014.
PERSONNEL:
Angela Crawley, Assistant to the County Administrator, is the contract administrator for Lobbying Services.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation is in compliance with Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II Purchases and Contracts.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon Board approval, Angela Crawley, Assistant to the County Administrator, will issue a Purchase Order and will verify/process all payment request associated with this contract.