The Harris County Flood Control District has awarded a contract for community engagement and public outreach services for the Flood Bond Program. The contract was awarded to six vendors, including Community Awareness Services, Crouch Environmental Services, Inc., Elmore Public Relations, Inc., KGB Texas Communications, Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc., and OutsideIn Consulting. The contract has a maximum value of $30,000 per vendor and is for a term of 11 years. The scope of work includes community research, development of a communications plan, and public outreach efforts. The contract also includes provisions for crisis communications, material development, and reporting.
• The contract requires the vendors to provide community engagement and public outreach services, including research, planning, and messaging.
• The vendors must also provide consistent messaging, meeting logistics, and community involvement.
• The contract includes a crisis communications plan and material development, including infographics, fact sheets, and presentation materials.
• The vendors must also provide reporting, including meeting attendee lists, documentation of public outreach efforts, and summary of public comments.