Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Federal Government Relations and Intergovernmental Advocacy Services (Purchasing Policy Exemption). Consists of the provision of federal government relations and intergovernmental advocacy services to support DeKalb County’s legislative appropriations, and federal funding priorities. A contract will be developed and executed in a form acceptable to the County Attorney or his designee. Awarded to: The GROUP DC, LLC. Amount Not to Exceed: $180,000.00.
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Information Contact: Zachary L. Williams, Executive Assistant/COO
Phone Number: (404) 371-2174
PURPOSE:
The GROUP DC, LLC has been engaged to support the County’s federal government relations and intergovernmental advocacy efforts. The scope of services primarily includes, but is not limited to, serving as liaison on behalf of the County with the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch agencies, with a focus on water infrastructure, housing, and economic development; assessing the County’s needs and priorities for federal funding; and identifying potential federal funding opportunities, including appropriations, grants, and programs, and assisting the County with positioning efforts related to those opportunities. The services also include: 1) advising County leadership on federal legislative, appropriations, and administrative initiatives; 2) developing and implementing effective short term and multi-year strategies and action plans; 3) supporting the County in interpreting relevant water-related federal regulations; and 4) coordinating with the Chief Executive Officer, the County’s Intergovernmental Affairs staff, and BOC Central Staff to ensure timely, informed, and strategic federal engagement on matters impacting the County.
Attachment: Scope of Work
NEED/IMPACT:
These federal government relations and intergovernmental advocacy services will allow The GROUP DC, LLC to assist the County in strengthening its engagement with federal entities, remaining informed of federal legislative and appropriations activity, and identifying and positioning the County for federal funding opportunities that support the County’s priorities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$180,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve an appropriation to The GROUP DC, LLC at 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006 for an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents in a form acceptable to the County Attorney.