Item:
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Approval to enter into a Contract with Velasquez Digital Media Communications, LLC in the amount of $166,596 for Broadcasting Commissioners meetings and video projects
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 23, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to approve a contract with Velasquez Digital Media Communications, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $166,596. The contract will be funded with FY 2025-26 operating funds. Velasquez Digital Media provides broadcasts of all regular County Commissioners’ meetings, the monthly work sessions, along with any other special video projects that are requested to assist Durham County’s overall communications to the public.
The team also creates relevant monthly announcements from information provided by staff, in a format designed to air on our various building lobby screens and Durham TV 8. Velasquez Digital Media Communications LLC has provided reliable and innovative broadcast services to Durham County Government and films and edits the County’s regular and special TV shows.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Thie request aligns with High Performing Organization
Resource Persons: Deborah Craig-Ray, Chief Communications Officer
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the Conty Manager to approve a contract with Velasquez digital Media Communications, LLC in an amount not to exceed $166,596. The contract will be funded with FY 2025-26 operating funds.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________