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Hidden Valley Lake CSD awards communications contract to Archer Public Affairs (DKS) for up to $80,000 annually
Summary
After reviewing three proposals, the board authorized a contract with Archer Public Affairs/Duran Kinst Strategies for social media, communications and public relations services with a recommended not‑to‑exceed annual amount of $80,000; the motion passed unanimously (4–0) with one director absent.
Staff presented proposals from Archer Public Affairs/Duran Kinst Strategies (DKS), CV Strategies, and Tripepi Smith and recommended engaging professional communications support. The General Manager recommended reducing the originally identified $120,000 ceiling to a not‑to‑exceed $80,000 annual agreement based on anticipated needs and budgetary constraints.
Director Gary Graves moved to approve Archer Public Affairs/Duran Kinst Strategies for social media, communications, and public relations services with a not‑to‑exceed annual amount of $80,000 and to authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement. Director Sean Millerick seconded the motion and the board approved it by roll call vote, 4–0, with Director Matthew Metcalf absent.
The contract is intended to strengthen community outreach and public engagement for district projects; the minutes do not detail the contract’s specific deliverables beyond the scope categories presented by staff.
