TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
Executive
Lisa Maher
425-5562427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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TITLE:
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Informing Council on the Outcome of Crisis Communications Support Request for Proposal (RFP) Process
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Per Councils' request, staff will inform Council on the outcome of the Crisis Communications RFP process. The Fearey Group Inc. has been awarded a two-year Consultant Services agreement valued at $28,500 for the development of a citywide Crisis Communications Strategic Plan. The contract also includes 24-hour crisis communications support billed at an hourly rate. The contract has the option for one additional two-year renewal term, for a potential maximum total term of four (4) years. The contract is intended to support or augment citywide communications and the Public Information Officers (PIOs). Services include:
* Strategy and Planning
* Community Relations
* Media Relations
* Crisis /Issues Management (short and long-term)
* Creative and Content Development Services
* Online Reputation Management
* Reporting
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
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OUTCOMES:
This contract will ensure that the city is prepared for any crisis that may ensue by developing a Crisis Communications Strategic Plan that can used for natural disasters, extreme weather events, cyberattacks, malfeasance, reputation crises, and public relations incidents.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
RFP Process - RFP 10816-24-R
The scoring committee reviewed and scored six proposals through the R...
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