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File #: 25-2468    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 4/9/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2025 Final action: 4/16/2025
Title: Request for approval to pay for services in an amount not to exceed $69,000 provided under a personal services agreement with Government Affairs Professionals of Texas for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department from January 2025 - May 31, 2025.
Attachments: 1. 25-2468-GAP Texas DAO Contract.pdf
Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Government Affairs Professionals of Texas

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to pay for services in an amount not to exceed $69,000 provided under a personal services agreement with Government Affairs Professionals of Texas for legislative, advocacy and other related services impacting operations and capabilities of the department from January 2025 - May 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
When DA Sean Teare took office, there were obstacles to overcome to achieve improvements. In order to quickly remove those obstacles and effectuate improvements, consultants were engaged to assist with the administration's transition and to engage offices at the local and state legislative levels. The contract has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office.


Expected Impact:
The contract is a short-term contract to assist with the initial phases planned by the new District Attorney and his administration, with no expectation of immediate renewal. This contract is from January 2025 to May 2025. The limit of appropriation is $69,000.

Alternative Options:
The vendor will not get paid for the work that they have performed.


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