Authorize federal governmental consulting contract negotiations with Ballard Partners

A resolution of the mayor and city commission of the city of miami beach, florida, accepting the recommendation of the city manager, to authorize negotiations relating to request for qualifications no. 2024-055-nd, for federal governmental consulting; authorizing the administration to enter into negotiations with ballard partners, INC., as the top ranked proposer; further, if the administration is not successful in negotiating an agreement with ballard partners, INC., authorizing the administration to enter into negotiations with continental strategy, LLC, as the second ranked proposer; and further authorizing the city manager and city clerk to execute an agreement upon conclusion of successful negotiations by the administration. Office of the city manager/procurement