Motion approving a professional services contract for federal grant consultant work with Keller Partners and Company of Washington, DC in the amount of $81,100, CIP #60015. [All Wards]

In an effort to better identify grant opportunities and strategically market projects at the federal level, the City of Davenport enters into a twelve month contract with a consulting firm. Since 2018, Keller Partners and Company have been an excellent partner in assisting city staff with grant applications and arranging meetings with key federal departments in order to promote city wide goals. This contract will be for twelve months, beginning September 24, 2020 and ending on September 25, 2021. During this time period, Keller Partners and Company will perform the following:

• Plan and implement government relations strategies designed to accomplish the City’s federal funding objectives;
• Assist in the identification of grants and other funding streams;
• Arrange meetings with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and federal agency decision-makers to advance funding efforts;
• Strategically market the City’s need to federal decision-makers;
• Serve as liaison to federal agencies relevant the projects.