Agenda 06/13/2023 Item #16F1 (RFP #23-8086 Federal Lobbyist Services)16.F.1
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to award Request for Proposal ("RFP") No. 23-8086, "Federal Lobbyist Services," to
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached agreement.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain federal lobbying services to represent the needs of Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County must continue to maximize opportunities at the federal government level
for funding, legislation, programs, initiatives, and other services. There is currently a myriad of federal resources
encompassing funding that is appropriated in Washington, D.C. for allocation to local governments for
infrastructure and economic development needs. Many grants are available through federal agencies.
Obtaining lobbying services with a presence in Washington, D.C. affords Collier County direct and immediate
advocacy for the County's federal legislative platform. Having a federal lobbying firm also assures professional
and timely representation of the County with the members of the Congressional Delegation.
Matching Collier County's needs with available resources at the federal level is an integral role of a federal
lobbyist. Accessibility and accountability are required to produce successful lobbying results.
On January 27, 2023, the Procurement Services Division issued RFP No. 23-8086, for "Federal Lobbyist Services."
The County received three proposals by the March 1, 2023, deadline. A selection committee met on March 24,
2023, and after reviewing the proposals and deliberating, scored and ranked the proposals as follows:
Company Name
City
County
State
Final
Responsive/Responsible
Ranking
Becker and Poliakoff,
Ft. Lauderdale
Broward
FL
1
Yes/Yes
P.A.
Ballard Partners, Inc.
Tallahassee
Leon
FL
2
Yes/Yes
Continental Strategy,
Coral Gables
Miami -Dade
FL
3
Yes/Yes
LLC
Staff recommends awarding RFP No. 23-8086 to Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., who demonstrated the strongest
credentials and resources to perform the required scope of work. The lobbyist/client manager is aware of the
issues facing Southwest Florida and is especially knowledgeable about Collier County's highest priorities and
needs.
Subject to Board approval, the attached agreement would take effect on December 10, 2023, after the current
Agreement No. 19-7640 expires. Since 2015, Becker's federal lobbying team has worked closely with Collier
County officials to implement its federal government lobbying program and is reputable with a good work history.
FISCAL IMPACT: The all-inclusive annual cost for this agreement is $105,000. This is consistent with the
previous contract for these services. Funds are available in the appropriate administrative cost centers in the
General Fund (0001).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no direct impact on the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for
Board approval. -SRT
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board award RFP No. 23-8086, "Federal Lobbyist Services," to Becker &
Poliakoff, P.A., and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached agreement.
Prepared By: John Mullins, Director, Division of Communications, Government & Public Affairs
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Charles Kammerer, Budget Analyst II, Corporate Financial & Management Services
ATTACHMENT(S)
1.23-8086 VendorSigned_BeckerPoliakoff (PDF)
2.23-8086Insurance_BeckerPoliakoff (PDF)
3.23-8086 Solicitation (PDF)
4.23-8086 Becker and Poliakoff P.A - Proposal (PDF)
5.23-8086 Final Ranking (PDF)
6.23-8086 NORA (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.1
Doc ID: 25385
Item Summary: Recommendation to award Request for Proposal ("RFP") No. 23-8086, "Federal Lobbyist
Services," to Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached agreement.
Meeting Date: 06/13/2023
Prepared by:
Title: — Corporate Business Operations
Name: Charles Kammerer
04/27/2023 2:20 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Operations Support — Corporate Business Operations
Name: Kenneth Kovensky
04/27/2023 2:20 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Procurement Services
Vanessa Miguel
Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper
County Manager's Office
John Mullins
Additional Reviewer
Corporate Business Operations
Jennifer Reynolds
Additional Reviewer
Procurement Services
Matthew Catoe
Additional Reviewer
Procurement Services
Sue Zimmerman
Additional Reviewer
Procurement Services
Sandra Herrera
Procurement Director Review
County Attorney's Office
Scott Teach
Level 2 Attorney Review
Office of Management and Budget
Debra Windsor
Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
Office of Management and Budget
Blanca Aquino Luque
Additional Reviewer
County Attorney's Office
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
County Manager's Office
Amy Patterson
Level 4 County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners
Geoffrey Willig
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