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Report regarding a resolution approving Consulting Services Agreements with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for State legislative advocacy services for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $360,000; with Carpi & Clay, Inc. for Federal legislative advocacy services for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $108,000; and with Grant Management Associates for grant writing services for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $78,000. (Megan Wooley-Ousdahl, Deputy City Manager)
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Move to adopt the resolution approving Consulting Services Agreements with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for State legislative advocacy services for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $360,000; with Carpi & Clay, Inc. for Federal legislative advocacy services for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $108,000; and with Grant Management Associates for grant writing services for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $78,000.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On April 16, 2026, the City issued a request for proposals for legislative advocacy and strategic grant writing services. Proposers were invited to submit proposals for State representation, Federal representation, grant writing services, or a combined approach. The City received four proposals for State legislative advocacy services, five for Federal legislative advocacy services, and seven for grant writing services.
A staff committee comprised of the Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Economic & Community Development Director evaluated the proposals and held interviews. The Committee recommends the following firms for selection based on the quality of the proposal and proposed approach to the scope of work; expertise of the key personnel; experience with similar services; value; and performance in the interview.
For State legislative advocacy services, staff recommends Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) for a five-year...
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