Case File 26-0521
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The award of Solicitation 2026-0203R Federal Lobbying Services to Forward Global US, Inc. for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $200,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $200,000.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $400,000.00. Department: Strategic & Legislative Affairs Award to: Forward Global US, Inc. City & State: Washington DC Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: 1 Year Total Contract Time: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $200,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $200,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $200,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $400,000.00 Account(s): 105 - 1000 - 11505 - 570000 564 - 3300 - 64830 - 521160 480 - 1000 - 48020 - 522150 - P4801 562 - 3000 - 62070 - 522150 - P6201 Funding Source(s): SLA - Interfund Transfers (Uses) International Bridges - Management Consulting Services Economic and International Development - Outside Contracts El Paso International Airport - Outside Contracts District(s): All This was a Request for Qualifications Procurement for a new contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Strategic & Legislative Affairs departments recommend award as indicated to Forward Global US, Inc. the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.
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Verify reconsideration procedure on El Paso industrial lease
Why now: Item 44 passed 6-2, was reconsidered same day, and passed again 7-1 with Fierro reversing her vote — a same-day reversal on a real-property conveyance.
What to do: Pull the minutes to confirm who moved to reconsider Item 44 and whether they sat on the prevailing side of the original 6-2 vote — under standard reconsideration rules, only a member on that side may properly reopen it, and a violation could expose the final 7-1 approval of this city ground lease to SL3 EP Industrial, L.P. to a validity challenge.
Act before: After statutory challenge period expires
Review SL3 ground lease terms for El Paso industrial site
Why now: Item 44 was reconsidered and re-voted the same day, moving from 6-2 to 7-1 with Fierro switching from NAY to AYE, suggesting the terms or conditions shifted between votes.
What to do: Pull the final executed ground lease for the SL3 EP Industrial, L.P. parcel and compare it to the draft on the table before reconsideration — whatever changed between the 6-2 and 7-1 votes is what it took to flip a council member, and it's a data point on how far the city will move on terms for a similar industrial ground lease.
Act before: After lease is executed and recorded
Investigate El Paso council's reversed industrial lease vote
Why now: Item 44-Motion-2 carried 6-2 with Fierro opposed; Item 44-Motion-4, labeled 'final motion after reconsideration,' carried 7-1 with Fierro switching from NAY to AYE.
What to do: Request the minutes or recording showing who moved to reconsider Item 44 and why — Representative Fierro voted against the SL3 EP Industrial ground lease on the first tally (6-2), then flipped to support it after reconsideration, passing 7-1. Find out what changed her mind between the two votes on the same day.
Act before: After records request response (typically 10 business days)
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A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Awarded the item. The motion carried by the following vote:
The award of Solicitation 2026-0203R Federal Lobbying Services to Forward Global US, Inc. for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $200,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $200,000.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $400,000.00. Department: Strategic & Legislative Affairs Award to: Forward Global US, Inc. City & State: Washington DC Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: 1 Year Total Contract Time: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $200,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $200,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $200,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $400,000.00 Account(s): 105 - 1000 - 11505 - 570000 564 - 3300 - 64830 - 521160 480 - 1000 - 48020 - 522150 - P4801 562 - 3000 - 62070 - 522150 - P6201 Funding Source(s): SLA - Interfund Transfers (Uses) International Bridges - Management Consulting Services Economic and International Development - Outside Contracts El Paso International Airport - Outside Contracts District(s): All This was a Request for Qualifications Procurement for a new contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Strategic & Legislative Affairs departments recommend award as indicated to Forward Global US, Inc. the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.
Vote: 7 for, 1 against
award Solicitation 2026-0203R Federal Lobbying Services to Forward Global US, Inc.
Final motion after reconsideration; Fierro changed from NAY to AYE