TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Lisa Maher
425-556-5844
TITLE:
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Approval of Two Consultant Services Agreements, with Stepherson and Associates Communications and Cascadia Consulting Group Inc., in the Amount of $75,000 Each, for On-Call Communications and Public Outreach
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Two (2), two-year agreements with Stepherson and Associates Communications and Cascadia Consulting Group Inc., each valued at $75,000 for a total of $150,000 annually. Each contract has the option for one additional two-year renewal term, for a potential maximum total term of four (4) years. Both contracts are intended to support or augment citywide communications and community outreach. Services may include:
* Content development and strategies related to public forums
* Informational material design, printing, distribution
* Neutral facilitation of focus or stakeholder groups
* Emergency communication messaging or design
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
Council approval is required for contracts exceeding $50,000.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
These contracts will ensure that the city remains on track with specified projects and tasks that require messaging and community outreach when city staff capacity is at its maximum, preventing any lapse in services.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
October 16, 2024 - October 15, 2026
* Outreach Methods and Results:
RFP Process - RFP 10813-24
The scoring committee reviewed and scored six proposals through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$150,000...
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