Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Contract #20260110 for Consultant Services for Federal Legislative Program with Mercury Public Affairs LLC.
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Submitted By: Shelby Dolan, Procurement Contracts Manager, Procurement Division.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Shelby Dolan, Procurement Division.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Mercury Public Affairs LLC. ("Mercury").
3. Purpose: To retain the current consultant to provide federal legislative consulting services for the City.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, one (1) year.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Help the City pursue federal funding opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): Estimated annual expenditure is approximately $93,600.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council waive formal bidding, per City Code of Ordinances, Section 35.08 (c) for good cause shown, and approve Contract #20260110 with Mercury.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve Contract 20260110.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff with direction.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie has received exceptional federal legislative consulting services from Mercury since 2025, significantly strengthening the City Manager's Strategic Initiatives and Innovation team in advancing the City's federal legislative program. As the City's federal consultant, Mercury provides expert guidance and direct engagement with congressional offices, federal agencies, and key decision-makers in Washington, D.C., ensuring the City is well-positioned to pursue federal funding opportunities aligned with its strategic goals. Their support includes specialized advice on navigating the feder...
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