HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Consultant Agreement for Visioning Project RESOLUTION NO. 11-030
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR
VISIONING PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in August 2010, the City Council approved a Request for Proposal (RFP) to
seek a visioning consultant to lead the community through a process to address the Council goal to
"Create and Promote a Community Vision;" and,
WHEREAS, the RFP was posted and distributed, and 10 proposals were received; and,
WHEREAS, a 14-member steering committee reviewed the proposals, and the top three
finalists were selected to come to Ames to discuss their proposals; and,
WHEREAS,the top three visioning specialists were Great Destination Strategies of Seattle,
Washington, North Star Destination Strategies of Nashville, Tennessee, and Brand Endeavor of
Marina del Rey, California; and,
WHEREAS, after careful consideration of each company's proposal, experience, and
strengths, Brand Endeavor was identified as the committee's top choice; and,
WHEREAS, steering committee members were impressed with the company's background
in both public and private sector work, including projects with cities and universities; and,
WHEREAS, the consulting contract with Brand Endeavor is in an amount not to exceed
$78,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Consultant Agreement for the Visioning Project with Brand Endeavor of Marina del Rey,
California, in an amount not to exceed$78,500 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 251' day of January, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayo
Introduced by: Larson
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25'day of January, 2011.