ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
23.	Consider RENEWAL OF Contract for district Public Outreach and Communications Services with TBC COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA
Meeting Date:			June 18, 2018	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Professional Fees
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$42,000
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 11, 2018 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15378.

SUMMARY:  Staff is requesting the Board renew a contract with TBC Communications & Media for work related to MPWMD outreach and communications. Funding for contractor assistance with public outreach and communication services was included in the District’s budget. In addition to the retainer, funds were separately budgeted for services such as graphic design, printing, website upgrades, media buys, etc. TBC’s proposed Scope of Work is attached as Exhibit 23-A.

The Public Outreach Plan for Fiscal Year 2018-19 will be like the previous year. The proposed Outreach Plan is attached as Exhibit 23-B.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the contract with TBC Communications & Media for outreach services for Fiscal Year 2018-19.

EXHIBITS

23-A Proposed Scope of Work for Public Outreach & Communication Services, FY18-19

23-B Draft Public Outreach Items and Deliverables

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