STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
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7/23/2024
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July 23, 2024
Mayor Parris and City Council Members
Jennifer Seguin, Manager - Communications
Professional Services Agreement - FTI Consulting, Inc.
Recommendations:
1. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with FTI Consulting, Inc. (FTI) in an amount not to exceed $250,000, 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.
G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
Sufficient funds are available in account numbers 50191000.5710 (250,000).
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.
In addition to their ongoing efforts, FTI has been instrumental in supporting the marketing efforts for the newly formed Lancaster Energy division. This includes promoting the City's initiatives and achievements in renewable energy and sustainability.
The City Manager's Office is requesting to approve a Professional Services Amendment with FTI Consulting, Inc. in a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for an overall Communications and Design Support Plan with Hydrogen initiatives. 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.
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 skill sets across corporate reputation, financial communications, public affairs, and crisis management to support evolving needs.
Attachments:
Professional Services Agreement
Sole Source Memo