Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Public Service to enter into contract with Murphy Epson, Inc., to provide consulting services related to the curbside recycling program. The City of Columbus, in its continual efforts to be environmentally friendly and a "Green" community has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to expand its curbside recycling program from the current subscription service to a program where all households, more than 227,000, may participate. In order to inform the citizens of Columbus, The Department of Public Service has solicited a request for proposals seeking a firm to undertake the needed public relations for this program.
Work to be included in this contract includes but is not limited to:
Development of a public relations plan.
Create message development and branding.
Produce video and audio public-service announcements and educational/promotional videos.
Create and produce printed materials including professional grade flyers and brochures.
Purchase broadcast, cablecast and radio media buys.
Develop graphics and/or web pages.
Create content and determine frequency and placement for media events and social media.
The Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services solicited a Request for Proposals for the Mechanized Collection Equipment - Recycling Containers Project. This project was formally advertised through the City's Vendor Services from August 30, 2011, to September 15, 2011. The City received three (3) responses. All proposals were deemed minimally compliant and were fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on October 6, 2011.
Company Name City/State FBE/UNK
Murphy Epson, Inc. Columbus, OH FBE
Paul Werth Associates Columbus, OH FBE
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