Discussion and possible action to accept and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2025-006 "Consulting Services for Development of a Public Private Partnership Agreement" to sole proposer, Taft Infrastructure Advisors, to assist in the development of a Public-Private Partnership (P3) agreement for the proposed construction of a hotel to be located in the general area of the 1848 Event Center pursuant to the State of Texas Government Code; Professional Services Procurement Act and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services)]

Issue: Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise a RFQ to seek out interested firms / individuals to submit Statement of Qualifications for the development of a Public Private Partnership agreement for the construction of a hotel at the 1848 Center with the goal to boost the local economy, increase tourism in Webb County and create new jobs.

Solution: Consideration to approve the selection of sole proposer Taft Infrastructure Advisors.  If selected, the consultant will work closely with the County’s project management team, County’s General Counsel, and other stakeholders to structure the P3 agreement.  The scope of services will include but not limited to project feasibility analysis, legal and regulatory guidance, financial structuring and analysis, and facilitating meetings with key stakeholders, including County officials, potential private partners, and community representatives.

Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare a professional services agreement and return to the Webb County Commissioners Court for final approval of terms, conditions and related fees.

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On October 15, 2024, Item 32, the Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the public solicitation of this project.