CC MEETING: August 5, 2025
DATE: July 29, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Krystle Boise - Director, Strategic Services
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Desk 138, LLC Pursuant To RFQ #25-045 For City Of Carrollton Legislative Consultant Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $78,000.00 Annually, For A Three-Year Total Amount Not To Exceed $234,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This contract will be utilized by the Strategic Services Department to assist in providing intergovernmental consulting services.
On June 30, 2025, the City issued RFQ #25-045 for Legislative Consultant Services. Bid notifications were posted online, previous and interested vendors were contacted, as well as advertisements placed in the Dallas Morning News. Five vendors submitted responses.
An evaluation committee reviewed the submissions based on criteria related to experience in providing these services and costs. Desk 138, LLC's was selected based on the evaluation. The award will be for a one-year initial term. The award also includes two additional one-year renewal options, if mutually agreed upon by the City and the vendor, for a potential three-year total contract not to exceed $234,000.00.
Special Session #1 of the 89th Texas State Legislature began on July 21, 2025. As a part of the session's agenda, several bills have been filed that would prohibit a municipality's use of public funds for legislative consulting services. Should such legislation be enacted, this contract will be terminated in compliance with State law.?
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The services on RFQ # 25-045 will be purchased from budgeted funds for the cost center and amount as listed below.
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
106001 61190 $78,000.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project supports and aligns with the City Council's goals and objectives to adapt business practices to respond to changing conditions.
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