STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: June 23, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year service contract for the development of a new districting plan to reflect the 2020 census data for the Office of Government Affairs - ARCBridge Consulting, Inc., most advantageous proposer of six - Not to exceed $158,625 - Financing: General Fund
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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 service contract will provide for the development of a new districting plan to reflect the 2020 census data for the Office of Government Affairs. The contract will also provide for the City Charter's requirement of adopting a new districting plan every 10 years when the decennial census figures for the City of Dallas are released. The City Charter also requires the formation of a Redistricting Commission, appointed by the City Council, which will develop the proposed districting plan. Upon completion of their work, the Redistricting Commission will submit a recommended plan to the Mayor. The Mayor will then present the recommended plan to the City Council for adoption. The goal is to have a districting plan in place in time for the 2023 general election for City Council.
The acquisition of a third-party vendor is desirable to efficiently manage the redistricting process, working closely with the Redistricting Commission, and City staff. The third-party vendor will bring significant background and expertise, as well as the utilization of the latest geographic information system mapping technology, to the process, and will help ensure the development of a fair and equitable districting plan.
A five-member committee from the fo...
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