Notice of Intent to Award – Long Beach Utilities Department Strategic Communications and Graphic Design Services

This Notice of Intent to Award pertains to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Long Beach Utilities Department (LBUD) for Strategic Communications and Graphic Design Consultation Services. The LBUD received seven (7) Statements of Qualifications and completed its evaluation on April 11, 2023. The department intends to award contracts to four vendors: Circlepoint Inc., HUB Collective Ltd., Arellano Associates, and Nine27 LLC. Proposals were evaluated based on responses to all questions, evaluation criteria, and RFQ requirements, with LBUD retaining discretion to award based on best interests rather than lowest price or highest score. The notice explicitly states that this document does not constitute a final award; the selected vendors will receive formal contracts from LBUD, and services shall not commence until contracts are fully executed.

The notice contains no information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, contract duration, renewal options, or funding sources. All proposal details remained confidential until award determination. The document serves as preliminary notification to unsuccessful and successful respondents and emphasizes that LBUD views participating firms as valuable goods and services providers.