Item 10 - Agreement for State Legislative Advocacy Services

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AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE STATE LEGISLATION ADVOCACY SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 3rd day of February, 2026 by and between Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., a California corporation ("Consultant") and the City of Santa Ana,a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California("City"). RECITALS A. On December 1, 2025 the City issued Request for Proposal No. 25-142 seeking to retain a Consultant having special skill and knowledge to provide strategic government affairs and state legislation advocacy services on behalf of the City. B. Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was selected by the City. Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the scope of work that was included in RFP No. 25-142,which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Consultant's responsive proposal to RFP No.25-142 shall be incorporated herein by reference as though fully attached to this Agreement. C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field. NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual and respective promises,and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth,the parties agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant shall perform during the term of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 2. COMPENSATION A. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services for City, the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. The total amount to be expended during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed$375,000. B. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made through Automated Clearing House(ACH)transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the City's standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to Page 1 of 7 #2148967vl