To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Steve Potter, City Manager
Prepared By: Liz Habkirk, Assistant City Manager
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Amendment to Merchant McIntyre Contract
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. C2025-911 with Merchant McIntyre for federal grant and advocacy work in the increased amount of $162,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $216,000.
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DISCUSSION:
In 2020, the City of Napa issued a Request for Proposal for federal advocacy and grant writing support with the goal of seeking a consultant to assist with securing federal funds and advocating for the City of Napa in Congress and the Federal administration. Merchant McIntyre & Associates was selected as the successful firm and have served the City of Napa since October of 2022.
Merchant McIntyre assists the City of Napa by working with the City Manager’s staff and the Departments to identify Federal funding sources to support the City’s programs and projects, as well as maintain a comprehensive Federal Grant Strategy for the City by providing regular updates and information on current and upcoming grant opportunities.
In addition to technical assistance services related to grants, Merchant McIntyre meets at least monthly with City representatives to provide necessary information on the activities at the Federal legislative and regulatory level to provide the necessary information in real time to help the City with planning and implementing Federal legislative strategies.
Finally, Merchant McIntyre facilitates meetings between City representatives and congressional and federal representatives to further the City’s legislative strategy.
This agreement extends through June 30, 2027, at the rate of $9,000 per month for services.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
This agreement is $9,000 per month and is included in the General Fund budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2027.
CEQA:
The City Manager has determined that the Recommended Action described in this agenda report is not subject to CEQA, pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15060(c).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
ATCH 1 - Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. C2025-911
NOTIFICATION:
None.