Purchasing Type: Request for Proposals (RFP)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): All
RFP - Request for Proposals No. 17-500471 Federal and State Legislative Lobbying Services (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Commissioners (BOC). Consists of provision of legislative services. Recommend award to the only proposer, who is responsive and responsible: Dentons US, LLP. Amount Not To Exceed: $1,062,000.00.
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Information Contact: Talisa Clark, CPPO
Phone Number: (404) 687-2797
PURPOSE:
Consists of the provision of experienced lobbying services to support the County in its Federal and State legislative and appropriations agenda goals. One (1) proposal received.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend award to the only proposer, who is responsive and responsible:
Dentons US, LLC, 303 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 5300, Atlanta, GA 30308
Amount Not To Exceed: $1,062,000.00
and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents.
Evaluation Committee Score: Score:
Dentons US, LLC 85
After evaluation of the technical and cost proposals, the recommendation is to award to the only proposer, who is responsive and responsible.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: Date of Award
2. Contract Expiration Date: December 31, 2020
3. Amount Spent on Previous Contracts: $917,759.45
3. Funding: General - Operating (CEO and BOC)