Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Development seeks to enter into a professional service contract with Fahlgren, Inc. dba Fahlgren Mortine to assist with creating the department’s communications strategy in an amount up to $74,880.00 from ACPO authorized by Ordinance 2979-2023. Ordinance 2979-2023, adopted November 20, 2023, authorized the encumbrance of funds in an amount up to $75,000.00 for a content marketing services contract with a to-be-determined firm.
The work completed through this contract will educate audiences on how the department helps to make Columbus a more equitable community and foster prosperity for the city’s residents, businesses, and investors; highlight the Columbus Housing Strategy and demonstrate how our programming and funding activate the Strategy; demonstrate how economic development tools attract and retain businesses and promote capital investment; illustrate how our work helps business of all sizes reach their full potential, which in turn, creates community benefits; and show how our work fosters smart and sustainable growth.
The department utilized the Request for Proposals (RFP) process in accordance with City procurement standards to solicit proposals. Proposals were submitted in response to RFQ026111 in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
After careful review, the Proposal Evaluation Committee selected Fahlgren, Inc. dba Fahlgren Mortine to provide the Department of Development’s content marketing strategy for 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available on ACPO009780. Only $74,880.00 will be used for this contract with the ACPO being cancelled after the PO is confirmed.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: the vendor number is 009283; and expires 12/12/2025.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested in order to begin the process of crafting the Recovery and Resiliency report to share with the community to begin implementing recommendations without delay.
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