Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) to enter into contract with Progressive Marketing & Management Agency (PMM) for special event planning services up to a contract maximum amount of $450,000. PMM services will include coordination and marketing for the first Ohio Municipalities Business Conference (OMBC). PMM will work with ODI to market the conference throughout the state and raise sponsorships and registration. The goal of the conference is to increase business opportunities and expand capacity of diverse business owners throughout the State of Ohio. A key focus will be to increase business prospects among small, minority, and women owned businesses. Ohio cities with populations greater than 20,000, transit authorities, public universities, school districts, and other targeted organizations are expected to participate. It is anticipated that the conference will be held in Columbus Ohio on August 2-3, 2017.
RFP Information: RFQ003243 for the OMBC Consultant Request for Proposals was published on October 12, 2016 with responses due on November 11, 2016. The city received (5) responses.
1. Policy Works, LLC Vendor #003964
2. PMM Agency Vendor #005724
3. Baker Creative Vendor #012514
4. The Saunders Company Vendor #008789
5. DAR Public Relations, Inc. Vendor #004789
An evaluation committee of three (3) members independently reviewed the responses. The evaluation committee consisted of representatives from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The committee selected two (2) companies for further consideration and presentations. At the conclusion of the presentations and upon further discussion, the committee unanimously recommended contracting with Progressive Marketing & Management Agency (PMM).
The maximum obligation of the City for PMM’s event planning services is limited to $150,000.00. The maximum obligation of the Cit...
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