...Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This Ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification to the professional services contract with Murphy Epson, Inc., for the Lead Service Line Outreach project, CIP 690700-100001, in an amount up to $2,527,488.06 to pay for continued outreach services for the project.
Murphy Epson and their sub-consultants will continue to support the Lead Service Line Program project by educating and informing residents about the Lead Service Line program, and designing outreach strategies and engagement that informs and supports the project managers, design teams, and construction teams. This includes direct resident engagement, hosting public meetings, designing informational materials, engaging with community leaders and organizations, and supporting process improvements to create better resident experiences with the Lead Service Line program.
Outreach for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program is a city-wide program. The services provided in the Lead Service Line Public Information Outreach project are intended to:
1. Meet all baseline communications requirements set forth in the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and anticipated Lead and Copper Improvements Rule.
2. Engage Columbus residents and key stakeholders in DOW’s Lead Service Line goals, activities, and education and share information transparently.
3. Maintain a responsive resident interaction process and share information transparently throughout Lead Service Line program design and implementation.
4. Promote lead identification, replacement programs and testing programs.
The Lead Service Line Public Information Outreach contractor shall be responsible for developing communication messaging (including design and graphics); providing general project information and education; developing and executing effective engagement strategy to hard-to-reach populations; receiving resident inquiries and coordinating responses with the City ...
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