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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25P - COMMUNITY MARKETING CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 20, 2006 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH CCN USA TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY MARKETING AND OUTREACH SYSTEM APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading D Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For a~ c....... CI MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a three-year agreement with CCN USA to provide a 10-screen community marketing and outreach system in an amount not to exceed $242,075. DISCUSSION On February 23, 2006, 19 Requests For Proposals (RFPs) were issued to video production companies, requesting proposals for a 20-screen community marketing and outreach system. The RFP specification provided for the installation, maintenance and operation of 20 plasma screens at strategic locations throughout the City to market and promote the City's key attractions, cultural assets and recent accomplishments. A pre-proposal conference was conducted on March 1, 2006 and five vendors responded to the RFP. Avidd Electronics, CCN USA, Keycode Media, REO Digital and TV Magic each submitted proposals for review. A six-member evaluation committee consisting of representatives from the Police Department, City Attorney's Office, Community Development and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency evaluated and rated the five proposals. The proposals submitted by CCN USA and Keycode Media were most responsive to the RFP. The committee visited the business offices of CCN USA and Keycode Media where they viewed the screens and the process for creating, updating and managing content. In addition, the committee provided sample Santa Ana program content to CCN USA and Keycode Media and requested sample 30-minute loops from both vendors. Both CCN USA and Keycode Media performed well in these areas and were asked to submit best and final offers for 20-screen and 10-screen proposals. CCN USA and Keycode Media both submitted responsive, competitive proposals. 25P-1 Agreement with CCN USA November 20, 2006 Page 2 The proposals were evaluated based on the vendor's Technical Capacity to Deliver and Maintain the System, Past Performances, Experience of Firm and Personnel, and Cost of the Proposal. The evaluation results of the best and final offers are as follows. 20 Screen Proposal 10 Screen Proposal CCN USA 518 517 Keycode 520 526 % Difference 0.39% 1.74% The current available funding for this project is $246,000. The community marketing and outreach system will provide additional technical and programming capability to City Channel 3, making it an eligible expenditure for Adelphia Support funds. The 10-screen proposal submitted by CCN USA is responsive to the RFP and adequate funds are available to fund the three-year project, including a 15 percent contingency. Funds are not available to fund the Keycode Media proposal. The Council Technology Committee discussed this project, however no action was taken. The costs of the proposals submitted by CCN USA and Keycode Media are summarized below. CCN USA Base Price With 15% Contingency 20 Screen Proposal 381,000 438,150 10 Screen Proposal 210,500 242,075 Keycode Media 20 Screen Proposal 484,000 556,600 10 Screen Proposal 240,500 276,575 The agreement with CCN USA will include a provision that allows the City to extend the 10-screen agreement for an additional three-year term, or expand the agreement to 20 screens, at the current rates plus CPl. The agreement will also allow for sponsors and advertisements to be displayed, at the City's discretion, which would help offset the cost of the system. A critical element of this agreement will be to expand the reach of the City's government access television found on Channel 3 by providing that all programming created by CCN USA for the 10 screens can be telecast on City Channel 3, and programs produced for City Channel 3 can be telecast on the 10 screens. The agreement will further require CCN USA to be responsible for all aspects of the project including installation, operation and all areas of maintenance, including replacement due to vandalism. Other terms of the agreement such as timing of installation, site selection, and performance standards are set forth in the RFP and CCN USA's response. 25P-2 Agreement with CCN USA November 20, 2006 Page 3 FISCAL IMPACT Funds for this agreement are available in the CATV Capital Support account (account no. 21-231-various) and the Recreation Special Fees and Donations account (account no. 22-231-various). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT: {;~ (..' .~ ".,. Gerardo Mouet Executive Di ector Parks, Recre tion and Community Services Agency ~~-L [,~Franci~co G~tierrez, q)v~xecutlve Dlrector Finance and Management service~- Agency ~ 25P-3 25P-4