Subject:
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Second Amendment with Rooster Creative Ltd. d/b/a Rooster for international sales and public relations representation - UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the Second Amendment with Rooster Creative Ltd. d/b/a Rooster for international sales and public relations representation - UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
• The contract provides in-market sales and Public Relations (PR) representation services in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
• The Second Amendment requests an extension of contract time through September 30, 2027, and an increase of $320,000.00 while maintaining the current rate for service and current amount for reimbursables until a new contract can be competitively solicited and awarded.
• Sales and PR services are necessary to assist Convention and Visitors Bureau staff in meeting international tourism program goals and objectives.
• Funding is budgeted in the Convention and Visitors Bureau Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating Budget.
Contract No. 21-0660-LI(PW) increase of $320,000.00 for a total contract not to exceed $2,205,000.00 through September 30, 2027; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Opportunity
3.2 Provide and promote tourism opportunities.
Summary:
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Second Amendment request for additional contract time through September 30, 2027, and an increase of $320,000.00.
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Background Information:
This contract provides in-market sales and PR representation services in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia. These services are necessary to assist the CVB in meeting international tourism program goals and objectives that increase awareness of the County as a premier travel destination and increase tourism business for the County.
This agreement was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 7, 2021, in the amount of $1,830,000.00. CVB requested an amendment in the amount of $55,000.00 due to depleted contract funds and was approved by the Purchasing Director on March 31, 2026, via Amendment No. 1.
Fiscal Impact:
Original Award $ 1,830,000.00
First Amendment $ 55,000.00
Second Amendment $ 320,000.00
Revised Total Contract Amount $ 2,205,000.00
Funding is budgeted in the Convention and Visitors Bureau FY27 Proposed Operating Budget.
Staff Member Responsible:
Brian Lowack, Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Division Director, Office of Management and Budget
Chris Rose, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Partners:
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Attachments:
Second Amendment