City Council

CC 13. Professional Services Agreement - FTI Consulting (SC) Inc. & Tripepi Smith Recommendation(s): It is recommended that City Council: 1. Approve the award of RFP 843-25 Professional Services Agreement to two vendors for General Communications and Marketing Services with: a. FTI Consulting (SC) Inc. (FTI) in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for one year, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and b. Tripepi Smith in an amount not to exceed $270,862.80 for three years, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any additional amendments to the Agreement deemed necessary to complete the project in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 3. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Tripepi Smith will primarily focus on website and social media support to enhance the City’s digital presence. FTI Consulting (SC) Inc. will focus on press pitching, drafting and distributing press releases, and managing strategic campaigns to increase public awareness and media outreach. Both vendors have extensive knowledge and prior experience working with the City in order to maximize expertise in both digital communication and traditional media outreach.