Title
Citywide Marketing Services - CTR056866 State of Arizona Cooperative Contract - Request for Award (Ordinance S-50711)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Riester Sonoran, LLC, to provide marketing services and materials on an as-needed basis for Citywide departments. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $253,550.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide a wide variety of marketing services and materials to support operations Citywide. The range of products and services from this contract include creative design, production media buying and placement, interactive marketing services, public relations, and multicultural-focused marketing.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved determination memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Alternative Competition. This State of Arizona Cooperative Agreement offers the best cost and provides full services to the City. The contract was awarded through a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes as set forth in the Phoenix City Code Chapter 43, and best aligns with the City's terms, conditions and needs.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 1, 2024, and expire on the expiration date of the Master Agreement, Sept. 30, 2026, with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $253,550 for the aggregate term.
Funding is available in Citywide department budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Finance Department.