DEPARTMENT
External Affairs
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of External Affairs, #21RFP0915B-EC, Federal Intergovernmental & Interagency Affairs Services in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 with McGuireWoods Consulting LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide Federal Intergovernmental Affairs Services. This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work:
Community Impact: Advocate and secure federal funding for the County's federal policy agenda to positively impact County residents.
Department Recommendation: Approve contract renewal #1.
Project Implications: Team has improved County's engagement with the Congressional delegation and federal agencies.
Community Issues/Concerns: Contract addresses broad federal policy goals passed by the Board of Commissioners.
Department Issues/Concerns: Addresses Board of Commissioners and departmental needs for lobbying and intergovernmental affairs support.
CONTRACT MODI...
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