City Renews Federal Lobbying Contract with Akin Gump

Laredo proposes renewing its federal legislative and lobbying consulting contract with Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP for up to $240,000 annually for one year beginning September 1, 2026. This represents the third and final extension period for continuous federal advocacy services funded by the General Fund.

Document date · September 2, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $240,000.00 annually

Contract type

CONSULTING

Contract term

One (1) year commencing September 1, 2026; third of three extension periods

Renewal date

2027-08-31

Renewal

Third and final one-year extension under contract FY 23-062; subject to annual appropriations.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Laredo Agenda 2026-09-08

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the consulting contract by Laredo Utilities?

Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld Llp was awarded this consulting contract by Laredo Utilities, as recorded on September 2, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $240,000.00 annually.

How much is the Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld Llp contract with Laredo Utilities worth?

The Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld Llp contract with Laredo Utilities is valued at Not to exceed $240,000.00 annually, covering consulting work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Laredo Agenda 2026-09-08 (Agenda), dated September 2, 2026 from Laredo Utilities. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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