Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Federal Hall Policy Advisors, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and a renewal option with Federal Hall Policy Advisors, LLC in the amount of $135,000 for grant liaison services and assistance securing grant funds for Precinct 4 for the period of May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Federal Hall helps the county as a Grant Liaison, in doing so helps the county acquire federal grant funding which is vital to keeping programs throughout Precinct 4 funded. This also helps reduce the overall workload for the county and helps increase funding.
Expected Impact:
Without these services it would be more difficult to acquire grant funding for Precinct 4.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if ...
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