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ITEM: LOBBYIST SELECTION
REQUEST: Direction from Council regarding the Lobbying Services solicitation.
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EXPLANATION: On February 22, 2013, we released a solicitation seeking letters of interest from qualified firms, individuals and/or a combination thereof, interested in providing state, local and federal lobbying services. On March 6, 2013 a total of eight submittals were received and included the following firms:
· Coker Consulting, LLC and Metz, Husband and Daughton
· Dutko, Poole, McKinney, LLC
· Erick's Consultants, Inc. and Adams St. Advocates (ASA)
· The Merchant Strategy, Inc.
· Neil Schiller-Becker and Poliakoff, P.A.
· Ramba Consulting Group, LLC and Erin Deady, P.A.
· Resource Group, N.A. and Jordan Connors Group
· Sundstrom, Friedman & Fumero, LLP and Van Scoyoc Associates
Staff is seeking direction from Council on how to proceed with this solicitation.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Staff is seeking direction from Council regarding the Lobbying Services solicitation.