STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 11
3/12/2024
JC
Date:March 12, 2024
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Alexus Merino, Assistant Director
Subject:Professional Services Amendment - FTI Consulting, Inc.
Recommendation:
1. It is recommended that the City Council approve an amendment with FTI Consulting Inc. (“FTI”) in an amount not to exceed $180,000, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any additional amendments to the Agreement deemed necessary to complete the project in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Fiscal Impact:
Sufficient funds of $180,000 ($150,000 plus a 20 percent contingency of $30,000) are available in account numbers 10110000.5710 ($100,000) and 50191700.5710 ($80,000). Total project cost is $336,000 (Requested amount of $180,000 plus existing budgeted amount of $156,000).
Background:
Since June 2021, FTI Consulting, and the City of Lancaster have collaborated to elevate the city as a leading partner and adopter of clean energy solutions, notably hydrogen. Since Lancaster announced the goal to be the “First Hydrogen City” in the U.S. and launched the Smart Sister Cities partnership with Namie, Japan, FTI has supported the City’s communication and design across hydrogen, clean energy, and digital & insights workstreams. With its growing, global reputation as a leading clean energy City coupled with its successful amplification of projects and partnerships, the City of Lancaster is now seeking additional strategic communications and design support to accomplish its goals and objectives.
The City Manager’s Office is requesting to approve a Professional Services Amendment with FTI Consulting, Inc. in a not to exceed amount of $180,000 for an overall Communications and Design Support Plan with Hydrogen as the main focus to support the plan until December 31, 1 5
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2024. The tactics in this plan are designed to position Lancaster as a City in which government and businesses are working together to develop a thriving hydrogen economy. Total project cost is $336,000 (Requested amount of $180,000 plus existing approved amount of $156,000).
FTI has a proven track record of helping clients manage complex business challenges and delivering results by leveraging an integrated campaign approach to communications. FTI has a deep knowledge of the City through ongoing strategic communications work, extensive media relationships, and multidisciplinary skillsets across corporate reputation, financial communications, public affairs, and crisis management to support evolving needs.
Attachment:
Professional Services Amendment Sole Source Memo