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Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for City of Austin brand strategy and development with Pentagram Design Inc. and TKO Advertising Inc., each for a term of one year in amounts not to exceed $564,000, divided between the contractors.
[This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, one of the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities].
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Communications and Public Information.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Communications and Public Information.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications Statements (RFQS) 5900 AVB4006 for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 25, 2023, and closed on November 8, 2023. Of the 17 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City's Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=139273.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized ...
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