Okaloosa County BOCC — May 19, 2015 — LOBBYIST SERVICES

AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL LOBBYIST SERVICES RFQ # CAO 09-15 THIS AGREEMENT is made this Ist day of June, 2015 (Effective Date), by and between Okaloosa County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (hereinafter referred to as “County”), whose address is 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd. #400, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, and Alcalde & Fay (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”), a Virginia for profit corporation authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida, whose principal address is 2111 Wilson Blvd., 8" Floor, Arlington, Virginia 22201. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Consultant is a government relations firm representing clients before the United States Congress, congressional committees, federal officials and administrative agencies, and other applicable regulatory bodies; and WHEREAS, the County is in need of representation by a professional governmental relations firm for the purpose of advancing its financial and programmatic needs at the federal level of government. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the Consultant and the County agree as follows: 1. The recitals contained in the preamble of this Agreement are declared to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Agreement. 2. Term. Consultant agrees to provide professional lobbyist representation to the County, as an independent contractor, for a term of three (3) years, commencing on June 1, 2015, and ending on May 31, 2018, with two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods if agreed to by both parties, in writing, prior to the expiration of the term. 3. Scope of Services. Consultant agrees to provide professional federal lobbyist services where such representation is needed by County, such services including, but not limited to the scope of services attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit “A”. Consultant agrees to direct questions regarding the County’s needed services to the County Administrator or County Attorney unless otherwise directed by these individuals. Consultant agrees to use its best efforts in its representation of the County. County understands that Consultant cannot guarantee certain results will be obtained. 4. Compensation. In exchange for Consultant performing professional lobbyist services, the County agrees to pay Consultant an annual retainer fee of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00). The retainer fee shall be paid in twelve monthly payments of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). The County agrees to pay Consultant for reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred in connection with the work at actual cost. Expenses to be reimbursed include, but are not limited to, photocopying, postage, tclephone, and delivery. County reserves the right to audit Consultant’s records regarding reimbursable expenses upon reasonable notice. 5. Method of Billing. Consultant shall submit invoices to the County on a monthly basis. Invoices shall reflect the amount due and owing for monthly fees and approved expenses with appropriate supporting documentation. The County agrees it shall make its best efforts to pay Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt and approval of Consultant’s invoice. 6. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement prior to expiration of the term without cause upon sixty (60) days written notice to the other party. Either party may terminate this Agreement for breach of any provisions contained herein upon thirty (30) days’ notice to the other party. 7. Conflict_of Interest. Consultant agrees it shall not contract for or accept employment for the performance of any work or service with any individual, business corporation, or government unit that would create a conflict of interest in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Consultant further agrees it will neither take any action nor engage in any conduct that would cause any County employee or official to violate the pr