Graphic Design Services
- Client
- City of Bellingham
- RFP Number
- ANIM-9856
- Posted
- 10/7/2026
- Category
- Graphics and Animation
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- —
Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Bellingham requires graphic design services to support the Parks and Recreation department's seasonal publications, events, signage, and other work as needed. A graphic designer or design firm will provide creative design, layout, and offsite production services. USA-based organizations are eligible to bid. The contract period spans three years. Applicants must submit questions electronically via the City’s procurement portal by October 20, 2026. Submissions must be uploaded online at https://cob.procureware.com/ by 11:00 AM Pacific Time on October 27, 2026. Proposals must include a signed cover letter, body response covering proponent experience, portfolio examples, a competitive pricing structure, and at least three references. The evaluation committee will score proposals up to 100 points, allocating 20 points for experience, 10 points for the pricing structure, and the remaining points for portfolio quality and deadlining capabilities.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 60B-2026 Parks Dept Graphic Design Services RFP .pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide graphic design services. The selected vendor will deliver creative design, layout, and production services for seasonal publications, events, and signage. The RFP is open to onshore USA organizations.
- Issued by
- City of Bellingham
- Issue Date
- October 6, 2026
- Questions due
- October 20, 2026
- Proposals due
- October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
- Committee Evaluations Completed
- October 2026
- Contract Execution
- November 2026
- Contract start
- November 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Submission details
- Submitted online at https://cob.procureware.com/ under the responses tab for this RFP prior to 11:00am Pacific Time October 27, 2026.
- Contract term
- Three (3) years with option to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year terms.
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Bellingham, WA
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation: Statutory Amount; Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate; Automobile Liability: $1,000,000.
How proposals are evaluated
| Proponent experience | 20 pts. |
| Portfolio Quality | 30 pts. |
| Understanding of Scope and Proposed Approach | 30 pts. |
| Pricing Structure/Fee Sheet | 10 pts. |
| References | 10 pts. |
Scope of work
- Creative design services
- Layout services
- Production services
- Seasonal publications design
- Event branding and logo development
- Signage and wayfinding design
- Multi-page publication layout
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience providing graphic design services similar in scope.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards relevant to public communications (readability, contrast, ADA considerations).
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage seasonal workloads, and deliver multiple projects throughout the year.
- Obtain/maintain a City of Bellingham business registration.
Documents to include with the bid
- Signed proposal cover letter as per Attachment A sample
- Table of contents including page numbers
- Short (one or two page) summary of key features
- Proponent Response body addressing evaluation elements including pricing
- Portfolio of past work examples
- Pricing structure/fee sheet
- List of at least two (2) references within the last four years
- Statement regarding City of Bellingham business registration obligation
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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