Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Murphy Epson for the Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach 2022 project, CIP #650004-100005. The services provided in the Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach 2022 project consist of: supporting the implementation of Blueprint Columbus in multiple project areas; educating and informing residents about Blueprint Columbus and the problem being addressed; providing adequate notification and keeping residents in project areas apprised of work being performed in their neighborhood; advising the City regarding residents’ concerns; and providing training or additional support for contractors and City field and other staff as needed.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide.
PROCUREMENT: The Department of Public Utilities advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for Blueprint Columbus Public Information Outreach 2022 project CIP #650004-100005 on the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites that closed on October 15, 2021. The city received four (4) responses from the following firms: RAMA consulting, Murphy Epson, Bowers PU, LLC, and Change Ventures. All proposals were evaluated in accordance with Columbus City Codes Title 3, Section 329.28, and were scored according to competence to perform, past performance, and understanding of the project approach. It was determined during the bid process that two (2) firms would be awarded contracts, each managing separate neighborhoods. Based upon committee review, RAMA Consulting and Murphy Epson were determined to best fit the overall needs of the project based upon the criteria.
The active Blueprint Neighborhoods targeted for which RAMA Consulting will be responsible during this contract year are: North Linden 1, 5th x Northwest, Clintonville 3, and Near South. (Ordinance 3157-2021)
The active Blueprint Neighborhoods targeted for which Murphy Epson will be responsible during this ...
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