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Item 4.h.


2018 OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS

Background

HGACBuy uses professional public outreach services to assist in its digital campaigns and outreach strategies to educate members about the products, services and value added strategic sourcing available through the cooperative purchasing program.  The program also applies these strategies to support the vendors who participate in the program.  Typical services include graphic and design services, event and media planning.



Current Situation 

In 2017, year one of a two-year agreement, Gilbreath Communications, Inc. performed exceptionally in providing Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Development and Outreach Solutions/Services for the cooperative purchasing program, HGACBuy.  Staff recommends renewing the contract.



Funding Source 

Participating local government purchasers


Budgeted

Yes


Action Requested 

Request authorization to renew contract with Gilbreath Communications, Inc. to provide services through 2018; amount not to exceed $90,000. (Staff Contact: Ronnie Barnes)