Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Government Relations and Strategic Consulting Services (Purchasing Policy Exemption). Consists of the provision of government relations and strategic consulting services to advance the priorities and interests of DeKalb County through strategic stakeholder engagement, legislative and policy advocacy, and governmental and economic development support. A contract will be developed and executed in a form acceptable to the County Attorney or his designee. Awarded to: Peachtree Government Relations, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $72,000.00.
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Information Contact: Zachary L. Williams, Executive Assistant/COO
Phone Number: (404) 371-2174
PURPOSE:
Peachtree Government Relations, LLC has been engaged to support DeKalb County’s government relations and strategic consulting efforts. The scope of services primarily includes, but is not limited to, developing and maintaining strategic relationships with municipal, state, regional, and governmental stakeholders; assisting the County with legislative and policy priorities before the Georgia General Assembly and other state-level entities; facilitating access to decision-makers, elected officials, public agencies, and other relevant contacts; and supporting economic development, redevelopment, Tax Allocation District, financing, and related governmental initiatives. The services also include: 1) facilitating strategic relationships and communications with DeKalb County municipalities and municipal officials; 2) identifying legislative sponsors and state contacts and facilitating introductions and meetings; 3) monitoring legislative activity and providing strategic advocacy and lobbying support; and 4) coordinating with the County’s designated representatives to support the County’s current legislative, governmental, economic development, and strategic priorities.
NEED/IMPACT:
These government relations and strategic consulting services will assist the County in strengthening its relationships with municipal, state, regional, and governmental stakeholders, advancing legislative and policy priorities, and identifying and pursuing opportunities that support the County’s governmental, economic development, and strategic priorities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not to Exceed: $72,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To Approve an Appropriation to Peachtree Government Relations, LLC at 1921 Woodsdale Road NE, Brookhaven, GA 30324 for an amount not to exceed $72,000.00 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents in a form acceptable to the County Attorney.