HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0046) M&C 19-0173City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/24/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0173
LOG NAME: 02CORLEY PIPES 2019-20
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Corley Consulting, LLC, dba Corley Pipes Consulting, in the Amount of
$174,000.00 for Consultation and Representation of the City of Fort Worth on Federal Legislative Issues Before Members of the United States
Congress, Officials of Federal Administrative Agencies and the White House Administration (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Corley Consulting, LLC, dba Corley Pipes Consulting, in the
amount of $174,000.00 for professional services involving consultation and representation before members of the United States Congress,
officials of federal administrative agencies, and the White House Administration.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) retains outside legislative consulting services in the development of a comprehensive and coherent strategic plan for
promoting positive outcomes on key legislative, policy and funding issues in Washington, D.C., before the United States Congress, the Executive
Branch, and all federal agencies.
The proposed Agreement requires Corley Pipes Consulting to provide advice, counsel, liaison, and intervention with those federal agencies that
interface with the City and to promote working relationships and goodwill between the City and key staff of those federal agencies when requested
by the City.
The proposed contract calls for the City to compensate Corley Pipes at a rate of $12,000.00 per month. No additional amount will be paid by the
City for travel or expenses of the Consultant. However, the City will pay an amount not exceeding $30,000.00 for any subcontractors Corley Pipes
Consulting uses to provide services under the Agreement.
Term; Renewal Options- The term of the contract is from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. This Agreement may be renewed for up to four
additional one-year terms at the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has
appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. The terms and conditions of this Agreement are subject to re-
negotiation upon mutual consent of both parties at the time of renewal.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation and the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget by the City
Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund and that, prior to an expenditure
being made, the participating department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
TJ Patterson 6168
Originating Business Unit Head: TJ Patterson 6168
Additional Information Contact: Evonia Daniels 7504