Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 240154
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Spears Consulting Group
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10.64%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Spears Consulting Group in the additional amount of $800,000 for strategic communications and public relations services for Precinct 4 for the period of November 12, 2024 - November 11, 2025 (240154), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10.64%.
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Background and Discussion:
On 11/12/2024, the County entered into an agreement with Spears Consulting Group for services related to Strategic Communications and Public Relations Services.
Expected Impact:
The services provided by Spears Consulting Group will help the Precinct craft messages and engage the general public to visit and stay in the Precinct through the utilization of HOT and general Funds.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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06/04/2024 |
356 |
Request for approval of a project scheduled for advertisement |
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11/12/2024 |
249 |
Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements |
Location: N /A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Strategic Communications and Public Relations Services |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/22/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Blake Elles, Chief Talent and Communications Officer; Jessica Barelas, Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Amendment