HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-64JC Sponsored by : Administration
K~NAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -64 (SUBSTITUTE)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR KENAI SMALL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM MARKETING SERVICES RELATED TO THE COVID-19
PUBLIC HEAL TH EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2020-54 amended the City's Grant Disbursement Program for Small
Business and Non-Profit Organ izations Utilizing Funds from the Coronavirus Aid , Rel ief, and
Economic Security (CARES) Act to include an Individual Assistance grant program for Small
Business Development and Tourism Marketing Services; and ,
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai released a Request for Proposals on July 24 , 2020 with bids due
on August 3, 2020; and,
WHEREAS , the City received bids as indicated below
Contractor Bid
Divining Point, LLC $80 I Hour
; and,
WHEREAS , Divining Point, LLC was found to be the lowest responsive responsible bidder; and,
WHEREAS , the Administration recommends award to Divining Point, LLC in the best interest of
the City; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this project is being provided through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") passed through the State of Alaska for expenditures
in response to and to aid in the economic recovery from the COVI D-19 Public Health Emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Kenai City Council authorizes the City Manager to ex ecute a professional
services agreement with Divining Point, LLC in the amount of eighty dollars ($80) per hour up to
$50,000.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 5th day of Aug ust , 2020.
Resolution No. 2020-64
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ATTEST:
Approved by Finance : ~~
BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
City of Kenai I 210 l=idalgo Ave, Kenai , AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 I www.kenai.city
MEMORANDUM
TO :
FROM :
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
August 5, 2020
Substitute Resolution 2020-64 -Kena i Small Bus iness Development
and Market ing Services
The Kenai Small Bus iness Development and Marketing Services Request for Proposals was
issued on July 20 , 2020 , with proposals due on August 3 , 2020.
Only one proposal was received from Divining Point, LLC .
Administration recommends retaining Divining Point, LLC to provide the requested Kenai Small
Business Development and Ma rketing Services Related to the COVID-19 Public Health
Emergency from approximately August 10 through De cember 30, 2020 .
Your consideration is app reciated .