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Creative Development and Video Production Services

OhioOhio, USADue Thursday, November 5, 2026
Client
Ohio
RFP Number
MRB-57943
Posted
10/14/2026
Category
Marketing and Branding
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Description

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The Columbus Metropolitan Library seeks a vendor to provide creative development and commercial-quality video production services for a one-year contract term. The selected vendor must produce one broad, audience-facing brand video of approximately two to three minutes and three strategic focus area videos covering lifelong learning, community connection, and local stories. Performers must execute the work onsite, and eligibility is limited to onshore vendors within the United States. Applicants must submit written questions to [email protected] by October 26, 2026. Proposals are due to the same email address by 12:00 PM EST on November 5, 2026. An evaluation committee will score submissions out of 1,000 total composite points, evaluating technical factors—including end-to-end storytelling experience, delivery strategy, project management approach, and team qualifications—worth 900 weighted points, and a relative cost proposal worth 100 weighted points.

Key solicitation details

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Columbus Metropolitan Library is seeking proposals from qualified video production partners for creative development and video production services for a series of marketing projects in 2027. The selected partner will produce concept-driven, commercial-quality video content highlighting the library's community impact and strategic priorities.

Issued by
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Issue Date
October 13, 2026
Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting
October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Inquiry Period Ends – Questions Due
October 26, 2026 no later than 5:00 PM
Final Response to Vendor Questions
October 29, 2026
Due Date
November 5, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
How to submit
email
Submission details
Proposals must be emailed to [email protected] no later than 12:00 pm EST on November 5, 2026. Proposers must submit a Technical Proposal and a Cost Proposal as two separate files, clearly marked CML #26-014- Technical and CML #26-014 – Cost.
Contract term
one year
Place of performance
Columbus, OH / Onsite
Insurance and bonding
Workers' Compensation Liability Insurance as required by Ohio law. Automobile Liability insurance with combined single limit coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. Commercial General Liability with per-project/per-location General Aggregate limit of $2,000,000, designating CML as Additional Insured with a blanket waiver of subrogation.

How proposals are evaluated

Total Cost100 Points
Experience in end-to-end video storytelling, from idea to final execution250 Points
Quality and relevance of work samples provided in portfolio150 Points
Production approach, process, and efficiency strategy for multiple deliverables200 Points
Approach to scheduling and project management100 Points
Qualifications & experience of the proposed team200 Points

Scope of work

  • One broad CML Brand Video (approximately 2–3 minutes)
  • Three Strategic Focus Area Videos (approximately 2–3 minutes each)
  • One additional marketing video (approximately 2–3 minutes)
  • Two additional marketing videos (approximately 1–2 minutes each)
  • Creative concept and story development
  • Pre-production, location, and production planning
  • Production, cinematography, lighting, audio, and participant direction
  • Editing, sound design, color grading, motion graphics, and closed captioning

Documents to include with the bid

  • Technical Proposal
  • Cost Proposal (Appendix A – Price Proposal Form)
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Firm Qualifications
  • Work Plan
  • Staffing and/or equipment plan
  • Signed and completed Cover Sheet
  • Appendix B – Acknowledgment of Addenda Form
  • W-9 Form
  • Certificate of Insurance (COI)

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