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April 25, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
Title
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Strategic Planning Advisory Services with Elevated Development Concepts, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $67,500. The firm will provide support to the City Manager, Chief of Staff, and the Strategic Planning Leadership Team in developing the final guiding document and collaborative citywide strategic planning development. (Office of the City Manager)
Strategic Priority
N/A
Description

This is for strategic planning advisory services from Elevated Development Concepts, LLC (EDC) in an amount not to exceed $67,500. The City Manager’s Office is requesting strategic advisory services to consult with the City Manager’s Office on issues and topics related to the development of an operational strategic plan, inclusive of leading indicators. The vendor will also provide support to the City Manager, Chief of Staff, and the Strategic Planning Leadership Team in developing the final guiding document and collaborative citywide strategic planning development. This is a sole source due to the vendor being a former City Manager for a large jurisdiction with similar challenges to Savannah. Delivery: As requested. Term: Net 30 days. The vendor is:

S.S. Elevated Development Concepts, LLC (Washington, DC)(D) $67,500

A pre-bid was not conducted as this is a sole source. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE-owned business.

Local available: No

Total sent: 1

Total received: 1

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Jennifer Blalock, Director, Organizational Development
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $67,500 from the General Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Strategic Planning Advisory Services.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Strategic Planning Advisory Services.pdf
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