ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
22.	Consider Contract for district Public Outreach and Communications Services with Thomas Brand Consulting for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Meeting Date:		June 11, 2018	Budgeted:	Yes
From:		David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Professional Fees
		General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:		Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$42,000
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 11, 2018 and recommended ____________________________.
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378.

SUMMARY:  Staff is requesting the Board renew a contract with Thomas Brand Consulting for work related to MPWMD outreach and communications. Funding for contractor assistance with public outreach and communication services was included in the District’s budget. In addition to the retainer, funds were separately budgeted for services such as graphic design, printing, website upgrades, media buys, etc. Thomas Brand Consulting’s proposed Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit 22-A.

The Public Outreach Plan for Fiscal Year 2018-19 will be like the previous year. The proposed Outreach Plan is attached as Exhibit 22-B.

RECOMMENDATION: The Administrative Committee should recommend the Board approve a contract with TBC for outreach services for Fiscal Year 2018-19. The approval of this item is contingent upon the adoption of FY 2018-2019 budget by the Board.

EXHIBITS

22-A Proposed Scope of Work for Public Outreach & Communication Services, FY18-19

22-B Draft Public Outreach Items and Deliverables

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