Title
Approval of Finalists to Interview for the Social Justice & Equity Commission Public Engagement Consultant
Recommended Action
Review and decide which three finalists to interview and select as the Social Justice & Equity Commission Public Engagement Consultant.
Report
Issue:
Whether to move forward with staff recommended process and finalists.
Staff Contact:
Olivia Salazar de Breaux, Diversity and Equity Coordinator, Human Resources, 360.753.8343
Presenter(s):
Staff Liaison Olivia Salazar de Breaux
Strategic Planning & Performance Manager Stacey Ray
Background and Analysis:
The City sent out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a consultant(s) to support Social Justice & Equity Commission Public Engagement, which closed on December 15, 2020. The consultant(s) will provide professional consulting services in public engagement and data analysis with a focus on diversity, racial equity and inclusion. The City received 14 submittals which were reviewed by staff. Staff will provide a recommendation of the top three finalists to interview.
The purpose of the meeting is to confirm finalists to interview with the Founding Members Work Group.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Option 1: Approve staff recommended finalists and schedule interviews
Option 2: Do not approve staff recommended finalists, at which time an alternate process will be discussed
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
RFQ
Q&A Addendum