This is to procure equity-driven public engagement services for the Savannah Civic Center from Bluknowledge, LLC (LOCAL) in the amount not to exceed $70,000.00.  The consultant will develop and implement a comprehensive, equity-driven public engagement initiative in support of the site's redevelopment. The vendor will play a critical role in ensuring that equity is at the core of the project by fostering inclusive public participation throughout the process and supporting other key aspects of the redevelopment effort with City staff and the associated consultant team. This work will ensure that the principles of equity and community engagement are embedded in every phase of the project in a manner consistent with the City’s resolution governing the property, as adopted by City Council in 2024.

This will be a yearly contract with four (4) optional renewals available.  The proposed pricing will remain fixed throughout the contract. 

The method used for this procurement was the request for proposals (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. The proposals were evaluated on the basis of the project team, approach, references and past performance, fees, Savannah First, and DBE participation.

Three (3) proposals were received in response to this RFP. Of those, two (2) proposals were shortlisted and selected for an interview before a selection committee of City staff. The fee proposals for the two (2) shortlisted firms were then opened, and the proposals were fully scored. 

B.P.        Bluknowledge, LLC (Savannah, GA)^(B)                                                             $70,000

              D. Williams Consulting, LLC dba DWC Enterprise (Savannah, GA)^(B)              $70,000

A pre-proposal conference was conducted, and 10 people attended.  (B) indicates local, non-DBE-owned business.  

Local available: Yes

Total sent: 926

Total received: 3

Approval