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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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County Manager’s Office
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DATE:
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January 2, 2007
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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January 9, 2007
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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John L. Maltbie, County Manager
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SUBJECT:
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Contract for State Legislative Advocacy (Lobbying) Services
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Contract with Michael Y. Corbett and Associates for State Legislative Advocacy (Lobbying) Services
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
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The County Manager to execute an agreement with Michael Y. Corbett and Associates for state legislative advocacy (lobbying) services for the term of January 9, 2007 through December 31, 2007, in the amount of $93,000, with an option for a renewal through December 31, 2008; and
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The Deputy County Manager of Intergovernmental and Public Affairs to execute contract amendments which modify the County's maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate), and/or modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.
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Goal(s): 20—Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.
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Performance Measure(s):
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Measure
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2006
Actual
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2007 Projected
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Number of resolved legislative related issues addressed
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NA
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25
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Percent of resolved legislative issues resolved favorably
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NA
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23
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BACKGROUND:
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In early October 2006, the County issued a request for proposals (RFP) for state legislative advocacy (lobbying) services. The RFP detailed the scope of work, which included identifying legislation, budget items and other issues that could impact the County, working with County staff to assess the potential impacts of such issues and advancing the County’s interests through various means including contact with officials from the Administration and Legislature and collaboration with entities that share the County’s interests. The RFP asked applicants to describe their qualifications and propose a plan or approach to providing lobbying services to the County.
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Four proposals were submitted in response. An eight-member committee composed of County department directors and representatives reviewed the proposals and recommended that three be invited for interviews. A six-member oral interview committee, composed of supervisors, the County Manager and County staff, met with the three invited applicants and recommended County staff enter into negotiations with Michael Y. Corbett and Associates (MYCA) as the County’s primary legislative advocate and with Cline & Duplissea as the secondary legislative advocate.
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The County’s prior agreement for state lobbying services was with Michael Y. Corbett and Associates and expired on December 31, 2006.
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DISCUSSION:
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Michael Y. Corbett and Associates has served as the County’s primary legislative advocate after successfully securing the contract through a 1997 RFP process. Since then, MYCA has served as the County’s state legislative advocate through a series of contract extensions and renewals. With the expiration of the prior contract on January 1, 2007, the proposed contract would begin on January 9, 2007 and end on December 31, 2007 with an option for a one-year renewal.
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The total contract cost with MYCA will not exceed $93,000 and will be dispersed at $7,750 per month conditioned upon the County’s receipt of a monthly report detailing state legislation, budget issues and administrative/regulatory changes of concern to the County, actions taken to advance the County’s interests, expected future action, the status of the issue and other relevant information.
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The contractor has assured compliance with contract provisions that are required by County ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination and equal benefits.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The total cost to the County will be $93,000 for the one-year contract, with an option for a renewal through December 31, 2008.
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B.
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Contract with Cline & Duplissea for State Legislative Advocacy (Lobbying) Services
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
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1)
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The County Manager to execute an agreement with Cline & Duplissea for state legislative advocacy (lobbying) services for the term of January 9, 2007 through December 31, 2007, in the amount of $60,000, with an option for a renewal through December 31, 2008; and
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2)
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The Deputy County Manager of Intergovernmental and Public Affairs to execute contract amendments which modify the County's maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate), and/or modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.
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Goal(s): 20—Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.
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Performance Measure(s):
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Measure
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2006
Actual
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2007 Projected
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Number of resolved legislative related issues addressed
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NA
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25
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Percent of resolved legislative issues resolved favorably
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NA
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23
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BACKGROUND:
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In early October 2006, the County issued a request for proposals (RFP) for state legislative advocacy (lobbying) services. The RFP detailed the scope of work, which included identifying legislation, budget items and other issues that could impact the County, working with County staff to assess the potential impacts of such issues and advancing the County’s interests through various means including contact with officials from the Administration and Legislature and collaboration with entities that share the County’s interests. The RFP asked applicants to describe their qualifications and propose a plan or approach to providing lobbying services to the County.
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Four proposals were submitted in response. An eight-member committee composed of County department directors and representatives reviewed the proposals and recommended that three be invited for interviews. A six-member oral interview committee, composed of supervisors, the County Manager and County staff, met with the three invited applicants and recommended County staff enter into negotiations with Michael Y. Corbett and Associates (MYCA) as the County’s primary legislative advocate and with Cline & Duplissea as the secondary legislative advocate.
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The County’s prior agreement for state lobbying services was with Michael Y. Corbett and Associates and expired on December 31, 2006.
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DISCUSSION:
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In 2005, Bill Duplissea of Cline & Duplissea worked as a state legislative advocate on behalf of the County to advance SB 203 (Simitian), which provides the County authority to seek a 1/8th cent sales tax increase for parks and recreation services. With Bill Duplissea’s assistance, SB 203 was passed by the Legislature and signed into law.
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The total contract cost with Cline & Duplissea will not exceed $60,000 and will be dispersed at $5,000 per month.
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The contractor has assured compliance with contract provisions that are required by County ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination and equal benefits.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The total cost to the County will be $60,000 for the one-year contract, with an option for a renewal through December 31, 2008.
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