TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Jackie Lalor
Tourism Program Administrator
Planning and Community Development
Philly Marsh
Economic Development Manager
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Planning Deputy Director
TITLE:
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Approval of Bullseye Creative (Experience Redmond Consultant) Contract Extension, in the Amount of $104,300
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The current Bullseye Creative Contract to manage the Experience Redmond tourism brand ends on June 30, 2024. We are in the process of completing a tourism strategic plan that will help inform this contract scope of work for the next RFP process, and we anticipate adoption of the tourism strategic plan in July. Once adopted, staff estimate needing up to six months to scope and finalize vendor selection for the Experience Redmond brand. Due to this constraint, we are asking for a 7-month extension on the current Bullseye Creative contract to continue managing the Experience Redmond brand at the current contract rate amounting to a cost of $104,300 for the extension.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan Economic Vitality element: EV-22 Support Redmond's growth as a tourism destination and foster tourism-related initiatives that bring investment and economic benefit.
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The LTAC met on March 5, 2024, and unanimously passed the following recommendation:
The LTAC recommends approval of the 7-month Bullseye Creative contract to manage the Experience Redmond tourism brand for $104,300. (Action: Unanimously Approved 5 yes; 0 no votes)
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