SUBJECT
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Approve an Agreement with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2026. ($240,000 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
Since 2006, Polk County has partnered with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC (formally Anfield Consulting, Inc.) to satisfy a wide variety of advocacy needs for Polk County. Arrow has assisted with a number of Polk County issues over the years and have yielded significant appropriations in capital investments among other areas of local government.
This Agreement is to continue our partnership with Arrow Group as they assist Polk County with lobbying services for all relevant issues before the State Legislature and the Executive Branch. In addition, Capital City Consulting (CCC) and The Vogel Group, will continue to be retained as strategic additions to the team that will help advance Polk County’s agenda in upcoming legislative sessions. CCC and The Vogel Group include former agency heads and legislative committee professionals that will enhance the ability of the team to advocate for and respond to policy issues which may arise during the 2026 legislative season. The term of this agreement is for one (1) year beginning October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The agreement fee is in the amount of $240,000 which is the same fee as the previous years’ agreement that was approved in September of 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve an Agreement for Professional Services with Arrow Group Consulting, LLC. for lobbying services for fiscal year 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the Utilities and General funds.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Polk County, County Manager’s Office
John M. Bohde
Deputy County Manager
(863) 534-6031