The City Attorney recommends City Council pass an ordinance approving and authorizing a professional services agreement between the City of Houston (“City”) and Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP (“Firm”), with a maximum contract amount of $180,000.00. The Firm will provide legal consulting services on general appellate matters including assistance with legal strategy for appeals, appellate briefs, and preparing for appellate arguments.
The City Attorney recommends the Firm to represent the City’s interests because the Firm and its attorneys are pre-eminent in the representation of governmental entities in appellate matters.
Hire Houston First: This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance based on the department’s determination that compliance with the ordinance would unduly interfere with contract needs.
Pay or Play: The Agreement requires compliance with the City’s Pay or Play ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. The Firm will provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
MWBE Information:
Office of Business Opportunity approved a 0% M/WBE participation goal for the Agreement.
Fiscal Note: Funding for this item is included in the FY2022 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2022
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Legal Department
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$50,000.00
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$130,000.00
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$180,000.00
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Arturo G. Michel, City Attorney Jerry Adams. Chief Procurement Officer