2.14 22-0691 Subject: Awarding Two Contracts To Townsend Public Affairs
From: Office Of The Mayor
Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Awarding Two Contracts To Townsend Public Affairs To Serve As The City Of Oakland State Lobbyist And Provide Grant Support From October 1, 2022 To September 30, 2024 For A Total Amount Not To Exceed $420,000 And To Serve As The City Of Oakland Federal Lobbyist And Provide Grant Support From October 1, 2022 To September 30, 2024 For An Amount Not Exceed $252,000 And Authorizing The City Administrator, Without Further Council Action, To Exercise An Option To Renew Each Contract For A Third Year Under The Same Terms And Conditions For An Amount Not To Exceed $210,000 For The Third Year Of The State Lobbyist Contract And $126,000 For The Third Year Of The Federal Lobbyist Contract And Authorizing The City Administrator To Waive The City's Local Business/Small Local Business Program Participation Requirements