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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC23181 Extension Website ConsultantContract No: C23181 CITY OF PALM DESERT INFORMATION SYSTEMS STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 23180 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY KIMBERLY CORAK, WEB -SITE CONSULTANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000 FOR THE PERIOIJ DY SIOUNIDIME�NZIM O JUNE 2007. APPROVED �/ DENIED SUBMITTED BY: PAUL S. GIBSON, FINANMECSIMMOR OTHER DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2006 MEETING DATE AYES • w CONTENTS: PROPOSAL NOES:Jp ABSENT: AusTA1N: `ABIFIED BY: flJ Is //non e3,ginal on File wit City Clerk's Office Recommendation: By Minute Motion, approve the extension of Contract No. 23180 for professional services to be provided by Kimberly Corak, Website Consultant in an amount not to exceed $55,000, from September 2006 to June 2007. Discussion: Staff continues to monitor the effectiveness of all three of our websites — the E-Gov site, the tourism site, and the art site. The biggest challenge facing us is keeping our technology updated, implementing the various capabilities, E-commerce/ClicktoGov integration management, and feature enhancements. In order to stay one step ahead of today's technology, the City must make a strong commitment to the future of its websites. This could be a full-time job; however, it is more cost effective to contract for these services at this time, especially in Tight of the fact that we have an individual who has been acting as Project Manager for our existing websites and providing exceptional service. She has coordinated all activities of the City websites including updates and working with web development contractors. She is currently spending the majority of her time coordinating the re -design of the E-Gov website between the City and Sitewire. Adding personnel would cost almost twice as much and the extent of training would be significant and time consuming. Kimberly Corak has been a valuable asset to the development of the City websites. Staff requests that the Council approve the use of services provided by Kimberly Corak for the remainder of the 06/07 Fiscal Year. Submitted By: Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director DVG:sec Approved by: Carlos L. Ortega, ' ty Manager Contract No. C23180 Client: City of Palm Desert. Project: Web Site and Interactive Marketing Management Date: November 8, 2004 Scope of Work Based on the strategic goals set forth by the City of Palm Desert, Kimberly will manage various elements of the City's online presence. Final Deliverables The scope includes an average of one on -site meeting with the City per quarter, ongoing project .,1,. . t and the following services: • Strategic planning • Need and scope definition • Tednrical requirements development • Web vendor management • E . ,./Click to Gov integration management • Proactive maintenance • Feature/ enhancement management o C . al inventory o Traffic statistics o Maps o Job listings/ applications o Service calendar o Futures • Site audits / content management (including time sensitive items such as calendar Listings and minutes/agendas) • Usability consulting • Site traffic analysis • Web site copywriting • "Flow Do I" ma i6t • Site map generation • Search engine marlaeting vendor management • gathering, editing and production • User comment management and analysis Kay Contact City department heads and/or staff Schedule Impact Based on60-70 hours per month, services would be ongoing (based on 12 month tern). Financial Impact S5, 500/month PAIL) OCT 14 7105 1NAPICEpEPT Billing and Assumptions Services commence within five business days from receipt of contract and initial payment. Unused retainer hours expire at the end of the month. Scope does not include any out-of-pocket expenses. Changes In project scope may result in changes to the schedule and budget. Kimberly Shannon is an independent contractor. The City will be billed quarterly for monthly services unless agreed otherwise. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Authorization Approved at the Palm Desert City The City of Palm Desert Printed Name: Robert A. Spiegel, Signature Date: !a—/7 "0 Mayor Council Meeting of November 18, 2004 Consultant Printed Name: Kimberly Shannon Signature: STATE OF AR COUNTY OF Rac ie e D. Klass'en Ci y r 1L Ib11/U 011Y "lat,L"'Ic"l so: I.; sc),'-'.a4 Kimberly Shannon I Interaciivi M andg i- l da 1324 West 12'" Street I Tempe I Artzons 18528 �'; 602.741.0902 I KD_Shannoneyahoo.coiti �Oi Notary Public (late, My Commission 4'. JAMI L WESTENNOVER Notary Public - Arizona Maricopa County My Commission Expires June 23, 2007