Title
Discuss and consider action to approve a professional services agreement between the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) and Avalanche Consulting, Inc. for a comprehensive economic development strategic plan.
Summary
The PCDC seeks approval on a contract award for $147,500 with Avalanche Consulting to conduct a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan to include, but not limited to:
1. Meetings and community events with various officials and citizens, to include any necessary presentations;
2. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges regarding economic development; identify potential development areas; review existing research, PCDC and stakeholder master plans, regional strategic plans, and existing relevant programs;
3. Prepare and present a final report to the PCDC Board and City Council including recommendations to attract target industries through collaboration and marketing; and
4. Identify the best method for organizing, funding, and operating a superior city- wide economic development program.
Proposals were sent out to three consultants on May 27 and received on June 13 for final review. Interviews to select the final candidate were conducted during the week of June 17-24.
The request for proposal has a tentative Monday, August 1, 2016 project start date. From August through November, focus groups and meetings with the consultant as needed according to the contract will be held. Updates will be provided during regular meetings of the PCDC board in August, September and October. Final draft is expected for PCDC board review on November 17, to be followed by final approval at City Council in December.
Contract amount for services is $147,500 to be paid in three payments. The first payment of $49,165 is in FY2016 and the last two payments will be made in FY2017.
Status
The contract and proposal will be considered by the PCDC Board on July 23, 2016 at a special meeting.
Deadline for City Council Action
Consideration by the City Council is requested on July 26, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
A total of $147,500 will be paid through PCDC operating funds - $49,165 in FY2016 and $98,335 in FY2017. This item has been budgeted in 2017 with a budget amendment for fiscal year 2016 to be considered by the City Council at this meeting.
Staff Recommendation
PCDC staff recommends approval.
Drafter
Amy Madison
Executive Director
Pflugerville Community Development Corporation