DEPARTMENT: Center City Development & Operations
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John Jacks
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-wide
SUBJECT:
Graphic Design Services for Center City Development & Operations Department
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a professional services agreement with Tribu, LLC for professional graphic design services, plus social media and website maintenance services, for the Center City Development & Operations Department, in an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 for the first year of the contract. The contract term is one year with two optional one year renewal periods.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Center City Development and Operations Department (CCDO) facilitates the development and redevelopment of neighborhoods, businesses and cultural resources within the Community Revitalization Action Group (CRAG) area to foster thriving neighborhoods for the benefit of residents, visitors and businesses. In addition to assisting with development projects, the department oversees the operations of downtown, including maintenance of the River Walk, coordination of large downtown events, and operation and maintenance of the City's parking facilities downtown.
CCDO also oversees activities and programming in Travis Park, located at 301 E. Travis. Travis Park was revitalized in 2014 to engage the local community through new physical amenities, including games, umbrellas, tables and chairs. Ongoing programming, such as movies and fitness activities in the park are presented on a regular basis to attract locals and visitors alike.
On August 25, 2015, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit responses from qualified Respondents interested in providing graphic design services for the department, as well as social media and website maintenance for Travis Park. Twelve proposals were received by the September 30, 2015 deadline. The five-member Evaluation Committee included representatives from Center City Developme...
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