Specifications include, but are not limited to: conduct public involvement and public outreach to assist in communicating project information during design, land acquisition and construction phases of CIP and maintenance projects with both internal and external stakeholders. Outreach activities should include an awareness and focus on language, access, and the needs of distinct populations and user groups.; Including a public information component in the initial stages of infrastructure and maintenance projects improves communications with individuals, businesses and neighborhoods it directly affects, increasing the project’s potential for success through the identification of distinct facets and key components the public is most interested in. An effective public outreach effort encourages residents, businesses and interested parties to participate in the conception and design review of public works projects and to be informed of land acquisition and construction phases of projects. ; A public information and outreach campaign also involves communicating with road users, the general public, communities, businesses, appropriate public entities, and other identified stakeholders about the project's design and its and potential impact for safety, mobility and quality of life. Developing and implementing a public information and outreach campaign should be started well before construction begins and needs ongoing monitoring throughout the project's life.; In addition, the public information and outreach campaign has the potential to reduce work zone impacts by providing specific project information to the traveling public. The selected consultant tasks will include the following: • Incorporating the public's needs and interests into the project's design • Improving public awareness and understanding of a project • Soliciting and developing project support • Alerting the public about travel conditions in and around the work zone The City of Peoria is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (Firm) to assist the City with identification and implementation of appropriate communication strategies and techniques for public outreach efforts. The effort to be provided by the Firm will vary depending upon the elements and complexity of each project.
