STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year service contract for marketing support services for the Communication, Outreach, and Marketing Department - The Voice Society, LLC, most advantageous proposer of seven - Not to exceed $500,000 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This agreement will provide for marketing support services for the Communications, Outreach, and Marketing Department. The City is committed to keeping its constituents and partners informed to increase transparency regarding the use of public funds and progress towards established goals. The marketing support implementation partner will collaborate with various internal City teams, leaders, and vendors to develop an understanding of City processes and gather the necessary information to integrate within outbound messaging campaigns and instructional materials.
The vendor will further work with the City's internal teams in order to publish and distribute specialty content to reach select audiences through tailored approaches. Through these efforts, the City aims to increase awareness, interest, participation and engagement of residents, business, and community leaders in City government programs and activities. The goal of this partnership is to make information regarding City programs and services readily available and easy to comprehend.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Communication, Outreach, and Marketing Department (...
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