2013/07/01 Connect Communications Communications ProposalCONNECT
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Connecting government with its communities
July 2013
City of Menifee
Communications proposal
Connect Communications proposes to complete the following work each month through June 2014. The
outlined work is estimated to cost $4,800 per month to include up to 15 hours per week. After the 15
hour mark is reached, additional projects as assigned will be billed hourly (see item 5). Production of
Menifee Matters newsletter is a separate flat fee ($2,500) under a different contract and will be billed
upon completion in February, July, and September. The hourly rate is $80.
Connect requests $10,000 in additional funding to cover extra projects and design services (excluding
Menifee Matters)
The total contract between the City of Menifee and Connect Communications should be $4800 x 12,
plus $10,000 for a total of $67,000.
Scope of work
1. News Releases Estimated 5-7 hours per week
Connect will provide one to two news releases per week for distribution to key media contacts. Work will include
story development, writing, approval/editing process, pitching the story to appropriate reporters or editors and
follow up.
2. On -site workday/Strategic Planning 6-8 hours per week
Connect will work from City Hall on a pre -determined day for six hours each week. Andrea will attend a
department head round -table meeting and be available to meet with city staff to continue developing
communications/media relations strategy. She will also work with staff on news releases, newsletter stories or
projects as assigned.
3. Menifee a -news 9 hours per newsletter
Connect will produce and distribute a monthly e-newsletter except in February, July and September. Work will
include story development, a -news production, managing the editing and approval process and distribution.
4. Social media development 1 hour per week
Connect will continue to update and monitor Facebook and Twitter to extend Menifee's social media reach.
S. Other projects as assigned Billed hourly
Connect will work on communications related projects such as public outreach or external communications
projects as assigned by City of Menifee staff. Work on these projects will be billed hourly after the 15 hours per
week is reached.
6. Menifee Matters Newsletter $2,500 per issue fee, billed separately upon completion
Connect will oversee production of the Menifee Matters newsletter from start to finish for the July and September
issues.
Thank you,
Andrea Suarez
Connect Communications