Title
Contract for Water Conservation Outreach - Statewide - State of Arizona Cooperative Agreement ADSPO16-145335 (Ordinance S-44993)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a cooperative agreement with Statewide contract ADSPO16-145335 with Esser Design, LLC to publicize the "Water - Use It Wisely" program through a multimedia campaign for the Water Services Department (WSD). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3,000,000.
Report
Summary
WSD is initiating an intense advertising campaign using a multimedia plan that promotes the "Water - Use It Wisely" program and "Phoenix WaterSmart" materials. The plan will create a broad-reaching advertising program for the Phoenix Metropolitan area. The Esser Design contract awarded by the State of Arizona provides all necessary services required to meet the City's needs.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement from another public agency. The contract was awarded through a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in Phoenix City Code, chapter 43. Cooperative agreements allow the City to benefit from national government pricing and volume discounts. The Statewide contract was awarded Aug. 12, 2016 and provides all the services WSD requires.
Contract Term
The one-year contract will begin Sept. 15, 2018, with two one-year extensions, ending no later than Aug. 31, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3,000,000. Funds are available in WSD's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.