State Lobbying Services Contract

At a glance

• What: Award of RFQ 2026-0347R State Lobbying Services to Holland & Knight LLP for a one-year term at an estimated $120,000, with a one-year option for another $120,000 (total $240,000).
• Where it stands: Awarded 6-0 on September 1, 2026; Acevedo recused himself and abstained.
• Next: The City Manager may exercise the option year.

Item 31

• Highest-ranked offeror under the evaluation criteria; a replacement contract. Legislative Liaison Gorski presented; Holland & Knight Senior Policy Advisor Warner and citizen Osmond commented, as did Chávez, Maldonado-Rocha, Fierro and Canales.
• Motion by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Fierro, seconded by Maldonado-Rocha: Chávez, Maldonado-Rocha, Niño, Fierro, Limón and Canales in favor; Acevedo abstained.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 1, 2026: https://elpasotexas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1432579&GUID=C9250B33-6C9D-497C-8907-C807019F5775

Log

2026-09-01 - City Council

Item 31 awarded to Holland & Knight LLP, 6-0 with one abstention.