— Digital Contract

Plumas Housing Council

Between Blissbranding Agency and The Almanor Foundation

Effective Date: July 9, 2025
Parties:
This Contract (“Agreement”) is made between:

  • Blissbranding Agency, a California-based marketing agency (“Agency”), and

  • The Almanor Foundation, a California nonprofit corporation, acting on behalf of the Plumas Housing Council (“Client”).

Collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

— Scope of Work

Phase 1: Strategic Content Development (6-Month Holistic Plan)

Agency will deliver the following:

  • Content roadmap with bi-weekly themes

  • Messaging strategy for:

    • Workforce housing

    • Dixie Fire recovery and resilience

    • Affordability and quality of life in Plumas County

    • Welcome Home Greenville campaign

  • Editorial calendar for 6 months

  • 12 blog articles (2/month)

  • Storytelling asset templates (e.g. interview outlines, pull-quote graphics)

  • Stakeholder-aligned strategy brief

Cost: $2,200 (one-time fee)

Timeline: 2–4 weeks

Optional Monthly Copywriting Support: +$850/month (if elected in writing)

Phase 2: Website Development: plumashousing.com

Agency will deliver a clear, impactful, and informative website for the Plumas Housing Council to communicate initiatives, provide updates, and serve as a central hub for housing resources and property listings.

Scope Includes:

  • Custom WordPress Website Design (6–8 pages)
    • Home
    • About the Plumas Housing Council
    • Down Payment Assistance Program
    • TRIO Program Overview
    • RRA Development Model
    • Lease to Locals Program
    • Property Listings Wireframe for a future buildout
    • Contact / Get Involved page
  • Features:
    • Mobile responsive, ADA-compliant design
    • SEO optimization setup
    • CMS backend access for easy updates
    • Embedded property listing tool (to be phased in as listings are available)
    • Integration with Mailchimp or preferred email platform

Timeline: 4–6 weeks

Cost: $5,800 (one-time cost)

Optional Add-On: MLS or Listing Sync Integration (est. +$900 if needed)

Extra Work: Billed at $100/hr, approval needed before anything is started

— Payment Terms

  • Phase 1 Fee: $2,200 due as follows:

    • 75% ($1,650) due upon signing

    • 25% ($550) due upon delivery of editorial calendar and strategy brief

  • Optional copywriting support and future phases to be invoiced monthly or per phase

  • Phase 2 Fee: $5,800 due as follows:

    • 75% ($4,350) due upon signing

    • 25% ($1,450) due upon delivery of editorial calendar and strategy brief

All invoices are due Net 15. Late payments may be subject to a 5% monthly late fee.

— Delegation Clause

In the event the Plumas Housing Council transitions management to a third-party entity, such as Plumas Rural Services (PRS), this Agreement may be transferred to that entity with mutual written agreement by both the Agency and Client (TAF or its designee).

— Intellectual Property

All final deliverables created under this Agreement become the property of the Client upon full payment. Agency retains the right to display non-confidential work in its portfolio and marketing materials.

— Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary or sensitive information shared in the course of this Agreement.

— Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement with 15 days’ written notice. Any work completed up to that point will be invoiced accordingly, and all deliverables paid for will be turned over to Client.

— Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.

— Entire Agreement

This document represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior communications or understandings.

— IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties agree to the terms outlined above.

Blissbranding Agency
By: 
Name: Samantha Lenhart
Title: Owner, Blissbranding Agency

The Almanor Foundation (on behalf of PHC)
By: 
Name: Tyler Pew
Title: President, LMNOP

— Total Contract Price

Content Development + Website Development

$8000

Website Hosting: $35/mo

Client will still have a login to hosting. Includes a secure hosting platform, and plugin/integration updates done by the Blissbranding Agency team. Website hosting is provided via a partnership with WP Engine. Client will be provided their own secure login to the hosting platform, and retain ownership of their website files and content.

— Please Sign Your Contract Below

After contract signature, you will receive an invoice for $6,550 + 3.1% CC fee. Upon completion on content development and agreement to launch the website, final invoices will be submitted. Invoice may be charged via credit card or bank account connection.