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City to prepare RFQ for on‑call crisis communications consultant; draft due in October
Summary
Staff said the management team will draft an RFQ for on‑call crisis communications consulting services so the city can hire external support if needed; staff expects a draft for committee review in October and described the work as informational only, not requiring committee motion.
Staff told the Communications Committee they will prepare an RFQ for on‑call crisis communications consulting services so the city has consulting support available during emergencies or unexpected events. Michelle (communications staff) said the management team determined “there's probably a good opportunity for us to hire and have an on call crisis communications consultant” and that the draft RFQ should be ready for committee review in October.
Why this matters: Having a pre‑qualified consultant on call can provide immediate communications support during crises, events or incidents that exceed internal capacity.
Michelle said the goal is to have the consultant available if needed but that the city hopes not to require the service; she framed the RFQ as a preparedness measure. Committee members expressed support and said no formal motion or vote was needed at the meeting; staff described the item as informational. Staff will return with a draft RFQ and further details on scope and procurement timing.
Ending: Staff will prepare a draft RFQ for the committee’s October meeting; no formal committee action was taken at this meeting.
