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Graphic Design and Publication Production Services

ColoradoColorado, USADue Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Client
Colorado
RFP Number
ANIM-9876
Posted
10/9/2026
Category
Graphics and Animation
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Description

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The City of Golden, Colorado requires a qualified graphic design firm or team to provide graphic design, publication production, template development, digital accessibility, and print-production services. The selected partner must maintain brand integrity, produce event signage and publication materials, and create web-appropriate graphics that meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA digital standards. Only USA-based onshore organizations are eligible to bid. All inquiries must be submitted through the City's E-Procurement Portal by 5:00 pm local time on Friday, October 16, 2026. Proposals must be submitted digitally via the E-Procurement Portal or email no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Proposals are limited to a maximum of five pages, excluding appendices for portfolios, resumes, and required questionnaires. Submittals must include a cover letter, team qualifications and experience, a project approach, a current fee schedule, and at least three client references. The City evaluates proposals on a points-based system, including cost and overall value, against an established not-to-exceed budget of $70,000.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Graphic_Design_and_Publication_Production_Services.pdf, Contract_Template_for_RFQ_-_Golden_Professional_Service_Agreement_(Eff_6.2025).pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Golden is seeking a qualified graphic design firm or team to provide comprehensive graphic design, publication production, template development, accessibility, and print-production services. The selected firm will serve as an extension of the City's Communications team. The opportunity is open to onshore USA organizations.

Issued by
City of Golden
Release Project Date
October 8, 2026
Question Submission Deadline
October 16, 2026, 5:00pm
Question Response Deadline
October 21, 2026, 5:00pm
Response Submission Deadline
November 3, 2026, 5:00pm
How to submit
Electronic via the agency portal
Submission details
Submitted through the E-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofgolden. Maximum of 5 pages, excluding cover letter, resumes in appendix, and Acceptance of Conditions Statement.
Estimated value
$70,000
Place of performance
Offsite
Insurance and bonding
Worker's Compensation as required by law; Comprehensive General Liability of $1,500,000.00 aggregate; Comprehensive Automobile Liability; Professional Liability (errors and omissions) maintained for 1 year following completion.

How proposals are evaluated

Relevant Experience & Qualifications15 points
Portfolio & Quality of Design20 points
Approach & Understanding of Scope15 points
Accessibility Expertise15 points
Project Management & Responsiveness10 points
Templates & Brand Management Approach10 points
Cost & Overall Value15 points

Scope of work

  • Develop an updated City graphic style guide
  • Develop standardized staff-use templates
  • Full-service design and production for The Informer publication
  • Full-service design and production for Golden Highlights publication
  • Full-service design and production for Recreation Guide publication
  • Full-service design and production for Consumer Confidence/Water Quality Report and mailed postcard
  • RV Park Map Redesign
  • Business Cards and Letterhead template production

Minimum qualifications

  • Onshore (USA Organization Only)
  • Ability to perform services with own staff or through subconsultants
  • Demonstrated ability to produce digital materials meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards

Documents to include with the bid

  • Proposal
  • Cover Letter
  • Personnel engagement team list and resumes
  • Proposed project approach
  • Executed Acceptance of Conditions Statement
  • List of at least three (3) references
  • Current schedule of fees
  • Client list
  • Written understanding of WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

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