BOARD MEETING DATE: June 6, 2003
AGENDA NO. 15
Issue an RFP for Legislative Representation in Washington, D.C.
SYNOPSIS:
The current contract for Legislative Representation in Washington, D.C. expires December 31, 2003. Direct representation in the Capitol is necessary to further AQMD policy at the federal level. This action calls for the issuance of an RFP for legislative consulting services in Washington, D.C., with the services commencing on January 1, 2004 and expiring on December 31, 2004. The RFP will also indicate that the services contract may be extended for up to two additional one-year terms. Total expenditure for the contract shall not exceed $129,000.00 for a one-year period. Funding for extension of the contract will be contingent upon Governing Board approval of the budget for the respective fiscal years.
COMMITTEE:
Administrative and Legislative, May 9, 2003, Recommended for Approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the release of RFP #12003-38 to solicit proposals for legislative representation in Washington, D.C., at a cost not to exceed $129,000.00 for one year, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background
The South Coast AQMD, as one of the largest air quality regulatory agencies in the United States and a leader in air quality innovations, is an important contributor to the national policymaking debate. To help ensure that AQMD’s input continues to be conveyed in a timely and meaningful manner, and that AQMD is involved in policy development relating to allocation of federal resources to local agencies and possible upcoming amendments to the Clean Air Act, it is appropriate to continue direct representation and advocacy of AQMD’s policy positions on environmental issues in Washington, D.C. The current contract for legislative consulting services in Washington, D.C. expires on December 31, 2003.
Proposal
Issue an RFP to secure legislative representation services in Washington, D.C. The total annual expenditure for these consulting services shall not exceed $129,000 per year.
Outreach
In accordance with AQMD's consulting and contracting policies, a public notice advertising the RFP and inviting bids will be published in the following publications:
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Antelope Valley Press |
10. | Korea Central Daily |
19. | Precinct Reporter |
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2. |
Black Voice News |
11. |
La Opinion |
20. |
Press Enterprise |
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3. |
Chinese Daily News |
12. |
La Prensa Hispana |
21. | Rafu Shimpo |
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4. |
Desert Sun |
13. |
La Voz Publications |
22. |
San Bernardino Sun |
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5. |
Eastern Group Publications |
14. |
Los Angeles Daily News |
23. | State of California Contracts |
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6. |
El Chicano |
15. |
Los Angeles Sentinel |
Register |
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7. |
El Informador |
16. |
Los Angeles Times |
24. | The Excelsior |
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8. |
Inland Empire Hispanic News |
17. |
Orange County Register |
25. |
The Signal |
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9. |
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin |
18. | Philippine News |
26. | Wave Community Newspapers |
Additionally, potential bidders will be identified using the Los Angeles County MTA Directory of Certified Minority, Women, Disadvantaged and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises; the Inland Area Opportunity Pages Ethnic/Women Business & Professional Directory; AQMD's own electronic listing of certified minority vendors; AQMD Purchasing's mailing list; and AQMD Administrative & Human Resources's list of interested childcare center management agencies. Notice of the RFP will be mailed to the Black and Latino Legislative Caucuses and various minority chambers of commerce and business associations; and will be placed on the Internet at AQMD's Web site [http://www.aqmd.gov, "Business and Job Opportunities" icon] and on AQMD's 24-hour telephone message line for bidders (909) 396-2724.
Bid Evaluation
Proposals received will be initially evaluated by a diverse panel of technically qualified individuals according to the criteria described in the attached RFP #12003-38. The Legislative Committee of the Board will conduct oral interviews of the most highly qualified bidders and will make a recommendation to the full Board for approval.
Resource Impacts
Sufficient funds are available in the proposed budget for FY 2003-04.
RFP #12003-38 - Legislative Representation Services in Washington, DC
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