Sole Source for S36-E25982 – Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to HillCo Partners, LLC in an amount not to exceed $757,050.08 for State Lobbying Services for the Mayor’s Office of InterGovernmental Relations.
The Director of InterGovernmental Relations and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a two (2) year contract to HillCo Partners, LLC for state lobbying services in the total amount not to exceed $757,050.08 for the Mayor’s Office of InterGovernmental Relations (IGR).
The scope of work requires the contractor to work with the IGR to provide lobbying services for proactive legislation, adverse legislation, filed legislation, and general services; which includes, but is not limited to; (1) Working with IGR to identify and prepare potential proactive legislation, (2) Assisting the IGR Team in tracking adverse legislation throughout the legislative process, (3) In consultation with IGR, monitor filed legislation to identify bills which may be adverse to the City, and (4) Build on its working relations with members of the Houston delegation and work with City Council members to develop a system of personal contacts and grassroots support during critical times during the legislative process. Reference: Agreement for State Lobbying Services, Exhibit A, for a detailed of Scope of Services.
MWBE Subcontracting:
This Sole Source was issued as a goal-oriented contract with a 24% M/WBE participation level. HillCo Partners, LLC designated subcontractors are to be determined. Reference: Good Faith Effort Letter
Pay or Play:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the contractor provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s ‘Hire Houston First (HHF)’ Ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source contractor for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2017 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2017
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Out Years
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Total
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Mayor’s Office of Government Relations
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$574,654.19
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$182,395.89
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$757,050.08
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