HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2024-10KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10
Sponsored by: Administration
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CITY OF KENAI TOURISM AND MARKETING
SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City solicited competitive proposals for Kenai Tourism and Marketing Services; and,
WHEREAS, the following proposals were received and ranked by City Administration;
BIDDER
RANKING
TOTAL SCORE
Agnew::Beck
1
84
Kenai Chamber of Commerce &
Visitor Center
2
65
Social Status
3
53
and,
WHEREAS, a committee of City employees evaluated the proposals based on evaluation criteria
including the proposer's experience and qualifications, key staff assigned and sub -consultants, available
resources and location, project methodology and approach, and cost; and,
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends awarding a contract to Agnew::Beck for a term of three
years beginning July 1, 2024, with the option to extend for up to two consecutive one-year terms with
mutual consent of both parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the contract to provide Kenai Tourism and Marketing Services is awarded to
Agnew::Beck for the total amount of $34,920 annually for a period of three years.
Section 2. That upon mutual consent of the City and Agnew::Beck, the City Manager may extend the
contract for two consecutive one-year terms.
Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 2024.
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rian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATT ST:
Michell . S , M C, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Christine Cunningham, Assistant to City Manager
DATE: March 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-10 Kenai Tourism and Marketing Services
On February 1, 2024, the City of Kenai solicited proposals for Kenai Tourism and Marketing
Services. The following proposals were received and ranked by City Administration:
BIDDER
Agnew::Beck
RANKING
TOTAL SCORE
84
Kenai Chamber of Commerce & 2 65
Visitor Center
Social Status 3 53
A committee of City employees evaluated the proposals based on evaluation criteria including the
proposer's experience and qualifications, key staff assigned and sub -consultants, available
resources, and location, project methodology and approach, and cost and recommends awarding
a contract to Agnew::Beck for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2024, with the option to
extend for up to two consecutive one-year terms with mutual consent of both parties.
The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center has provided marketing services since July
1, 2023, and the Administration has contacted the Kenai Chamber regarding its Intent to Award
the contract to Agnew::Beck beginning July 1, 2024. The Kenai Chamber assured the City that
the transition of .digital assets would be as seamless as possible. The administration is very
appreciative of the work the Kenai Chamber has provided over the past year and is confident in
a smooth transition.
If approved by the City Council, the City would begin working with the Kenai Chamber of
Commerce and Visitor Center on a transition plan to transfer all digital assets and enter into an
Agreement with Agnew::Beck effective July 1, 2024.
Thank you for your consideration.