Shaila Abdullah - Bid -Cat 5.pdf

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 1 (Rev 2023-05-23)

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

Competitive Solicitation: No. 20422 – Communications & Marketing Services

Contract Categories and Subcategories for which Bidder is submitting a Bid:

Check appropriate box(es)

☐ Category 1 – Advertising & Marketing Campaigning

☒ Category 2 – Brand Development

☐ Category 3 – Photography ☐ Subcategory A - Portrait ☐ Subcategory B – Inside Events ☐ Subcategory C- Outside Events ☐ Subcategory D - Landscapes

☐ Category 4 – Social Marketing Campaign

☒ Category 5 – Graphic Design

☐ Category 6 – Video Production & Editing ☐ Subcategory A - Events ☐ Subcategory B- Documentary ☐ Subcategory C - Scripted

Bidder: My House of Design Type/print full legal name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address: 10512 Ivalenes Hope Dr., Austin, TX 78717 Type/print Bidder’s Address

Bidder Organization Type:

Check appropriate box

Corporation: ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Limited Liability Company (LLC): ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Partnership: ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Sole Proprietorship: ☒

* Note: A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by an individual with no distinction between the business and the owner. It is not a legal entity. It simply refers to a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts and who pays personal income taxes on profits earned from the business.

If you are a bidder who operates a business on your own, you automatically are a sole proprietor unless you have adopted a business structure (e.g., corporation, LLC, partnership).

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State of Formation for Corp./LLC/Partnership :

Texas Type/print the state where the corporation, LLC, or partnership is formed – e.g., ‘Washington’ if domestic and the name of the state if ‘Foreign’ (i.e., not Washington)

Doing Business Under Another Name:

Check appropriate box

State whether Bidder has been doing business under another name during the past five years:

☐ Bidder has NOT done business under another name

☐ Bidder HAS done business under another name

If Bidder HAS done business under another name, provide the name(s) and addresses:

Name: Shaila Abdullah

Address: 10512 Ivalenes Hope Dr., Austin, TX 78717

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the Competitive Solicitation and agrees to abide by the same.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder further certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION, ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES, OR SHARING BID INFORMATION. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Competitive Solicitation. Bidder further certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or

(c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has not been and will not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a joint bid. Whether done directly or indirectly, communicating bid information with other bidders, collusion, or anti-competitive actions among bidders are prohibited. If there is

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 3 evidence of such communication, collusion, or anti-competitive activities among bidders, Enterprise Services reserves the right to disqualify such bidders.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid pertaining to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a time period of ninety (90) days from and after the bid due date specified in the Competitive Solicitation. Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such time period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing its bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Competitive Solicitation or prospective Contract and who was assisting in other than the employee’s official, public capacity. Bidder further certifies that no such current or former public employee nor any member of such person’s immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of Bidder’s bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of Bidder’s bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies Bidder’s willingness to comply with the Contract, if awarded such. By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the goods and/or services solicited pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in this Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Contract or, if applicable, as detailed on a Contract Issues List, if permitted, in this Competitive Solicitation.

8. Insurance. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER HAS REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract (note: Bidder must attach the Insurance Certificate).

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract but, if designated as the/an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide such a Certificate of Insurance, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED INSURANCE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract and, if designated as the/an Apparent Successful Bidder would not be able to provide such a Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation.

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9. DEBARMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO DEBARMENT. Bidder and/or its principals are not presently nor has ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

OR

☐ DEBARRED. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder and/or its principals presently are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with a federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

10. CRIMINAL OFFENCE. Bidder (including Bidder’s officers) certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract;

violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that it is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

OR

☐ CRIMINAL OFFENSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

11. WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO WAGE VIOLATIONS. Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

OR

☐ VIOLATIONS OF WAGE LAWS. Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, a provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

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12. CIVIL RIGHTS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder complies with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights. Such requirements prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

OR

☐ NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder does not comply with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights.

13. WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03). Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

OR

☐ MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder requires its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

14. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. BIDDER CERTIFIES AS FOLLOWS (MUST CHECK ONE):

☒ NO TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

OR

☐ TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

15. TAXES. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ TAXES PAID. Except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

OR

☐ DELINQUENT TAXES. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder has not paid or arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and/or has not timely filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

16. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder is financially stable and solvent, has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, and is not subject to any judgments, liens, or

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OR

☐ NOT FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder is not financially stable and solvent – i.e., Bidder does not have adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, or is subject to a judgment, lien, or encumbrance that affects title to the Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

17. LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder, if conducting business other than as a sole proprietorship certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ CURRENT LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder is in good standing in the State of Washington and the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

OR

☐ DELINQUENT REGISTRATION. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder currently is not in good standing in the State of Washington and/or the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

18. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is registered with the Washington Secretary of State, is in good standing, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: 603 517 988.

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State but, if designated as the/an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington Secretary of State to obtain a UBI number and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State and Bidder declines to register with the Washington Secretary of State. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

NOTE This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

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19. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, has a business license to do business in Washington, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: 603 517 988.

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue but, if designated as the/an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington State Department of Revenue for a business license and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue and Bidder declines to register with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

20. SUBCONTRACTORS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ NO SUBCONTRACTORS. If awarded a Contract, Bidder will not utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

☒ SUBCONTRACTORS. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), if awarded a Contract, Bidder will utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation. In such event, Bidder further certifies that, as to the State of Washington, Bidder shall retain responsibility for its subcontractors, including, without limitation, liability for any subcontractor’s acts or omissions. Note: Bidder must provide the precise legal name (including state of organization), business address, and federal tax identification number (TIN) for each subcontractor. Note: If the TIN is a SSN, do not provide the SSN.

21. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check appropriate boxes):

☐ WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder is a Washington Small Business as defined in RCW

39.26.010. To qualify as a Washington Small Business, Bidder must meet three (3) requirements:

☐ Location. Bidder’s principal office/place of business must be located in and identified as being in the State of Washington. A principal office or principal place of business is a firm’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the firm’s books and records as well as the firm’s senior management personnel.

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☒ Size. Bidder must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and qualify as one of the following:

☒ Bidder Qualifies as a Small Business – i.e., ☒ Bidder has fifty (50) or fewer employees;

or

☒ Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than $7,000,000 as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue over the previous three (3) consecutive years.

☐ Bidder Qualifies as a Minibusiness – i.e., Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than $3,000,000, but $1,000,000 or more, as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

☐ Bidder Qualifies as a Microbusiness – i.e., Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than $1,000,000 as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

☒ WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Washington Small Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).

OR

☐ NOT WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Washington Small Business as set forth above.

22. CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business under RCW 43.60A.190. To qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business, Bidder must meet four (4) requirements:

§ 51% Ownership. Bidder must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by:

(a) A veteran as defined as every person who at the time he or she seeks certification has received a discharge with an honorable characterization or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record, where applicable, and who has served in at least one of the capacities listed in RCW 41.04.007;

(b) A person who is in receipt of disability compensation or pension from the department of veterans affairs; or

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(c) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

§ Washington Incorporation/Location. Bidder must be either an entity that is incorporated in the state of Washington as a Washington domestic corporation or, if not incorporated, an entity whose principal place of business is located within the State of Washington.

§ WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Veteran-Owned business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution

(WEBS).

§ WDVA Certification. Bidder must have provided certification documentation to the Washington Department of Veterans’ Affairs WDVA) and be certified by WDVA and listed as such on WDVA’s website (WDVA – Veteran-Owned Businesses).

OR

☐ NOT A CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business as set forth above.

23. REFERENCES. Bidder certifies that the references provided to Enterprise Services have worked with Bidder and that such individuals and firms have full permission, without any additional requirement or release, to provide such references and information to Enterprise Services. Bidder hereby authorizes Enterprise Services (or its agent) to contact Bidder’s references and others who may have pertinent information regarding Bidder’s prior experience and ability to perform the Contract, if awarded. Bidder hereby authorizes such individuals and firms to provide such references and release to Enterprise Services information pertaining to the same.

24. WASHINGTON STATE ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES – DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ UNDERSTANDS & WILL FOLLOW WASHINGTON STATE ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES.

Bidder has reviewed, understands, and if awarded a Contract, will follow the Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies in performing such Contract and, if utilizing subcontractors, will ensure that such subcontractors also follow the Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies in performing such Contract.

OR

☐ DOES NOT FOLLOW WASHINGTON STATE ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES. Bidder does not follow the Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies.

25. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER CAN SERVICE ALL ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS. Bidder understands that this Competitive Solicitation is to establish a cooperative purchasing agreement that may be used by Washington State Agencies, Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program (ORCPP) Members, and other eligible purchasers to specified Categories of Communications & Marketing Services. Accordingly, if awarded a Contract, Bidder can and will service all eligible purchasers in Washington and Oregon.

OR

Commented [MA(1]: Utilized this example, as it points to one specific point and the exact document, rather than the entire DEI site at OFM.

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☐ BIDDER CANNOT SERVICE ALL ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS. Bidder cannot service all eligible purchasers in Washington and Oregon.

26. WORK FOR HIRE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT MATERIALS ARE CONSIDERED “WORKS FOR HIRE”. Bidder understands that all materials produced under this contract shall be considered ‘works for hire’ as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and will be owned by Purchaser.

Purchaser shall be considered the author of such Materials. If the Materials are not considered ‘works for hire’ under the U.S. Copyright laws, Bidder hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest in such Materials, including all intellectual property rights, to Purchaser effective from the moment of creation of such Materials.

OR

☐ BIDDER CANNOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MATERIALS ARE CONSIDERED ‘WORKS FOR HIRE”. Bidder cannot acknowledge that Materials produced under this contract shall be considered “works for hire”.

Bidder further certifies that it shall provide immediate written notice to Enterprise Services if, at any time prior to a Contract award, Bidder learns that any of its certifications set forth herein were erroneous when submitted or have become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the certifications herein are true and correct and that I am duly authorized to make these certifications on behalf of the Bidder listed herein.

BIDDER NAME: My House of Design Print Name of Bidder – Print full legal entity name of the firm submitting the Bid If Bidder is a sole proprietor, print the full legal name of the individual who is the Bidder submitting the Bid

By: ______________________________ Signature of Bidder’s authorized person

Shaila Abdullah Print Name of person making certifications for Bidder

Title: Owner Title of person signing certificate

Place: Austin, TX Print city and state where signed

Date: 10/26/2023

Return this Bidder’s Certification to Procurement Coordinator at:

descontractsstrategy@des.wa.gov

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EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE

Subcategories for which Bidder is submitting a Bid:

Check appropriate box(es)

☐ Category 1 – Advertising & Marketing Campaigning

☒ Category 2 – Brand Development

☐ Category 3 – Photography ☐ Subcategory A - Portrait ☐ Subcategory B – Inside Events ☐ Subcategory C- Outside Events ☐ Subcategory D - Landscapes

☐ Category 4 – Social Marketing Campaign

☒ Category 5 – Graphic Design

☐ Category 6 – Video Production & Editing ☐ Subcategory A - Events

BIDDER INFORMATION

Legal name of Bidder:

Address of Bidder:

Note: This information must match the information from Bidder’s Business License.

My House of Design Business Name 10512 Ivalenes Hope Dr.

Address Austin, TX 78717 City, State, Zip Code

Bidder’s Washington State Department of Revenue Registration Number/Unified Business Identifier (UBI) Number:

Note: A nine-digit UBI number is assigned to each registered businesses in Washington.

603517988

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BIDDER INFORMATION

Taxpayer Identification No. (TIN):

Note: Your TIN will be either a number issued by the IRS (e.g., Employer Identification Number, Federal Tax Identification Number) or a number issued by the Social Security Administration (i.e., your Social Security Number). Do Not provide a Social Security Number.

20-3679651

Is your firm certified as a minority or woman owned business with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)?

Yes ☒ No ☐

If yes, provide Bidder’s MWBE certification no.: M4F0024252

Is your firm a self-certified Washington State Small Business?

Note: See Exhibit A-1 – Bidder’s Certification for criteria to qualify as a Washington State Small Business.

Note: Regardless of size, a qualifying business must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses. In regard to size, the gross revenue thresholds, as reported on Bidder’s tax returns, are as follows:

§ Microbusiness: Annual gross revenue of less than one million dollars.

§ Minibusiness: Annual gross revenue of more than one million dollars, but less than three million dollars.

§ Small Business: Annual gross revenue of less than seven million dollars over each of the three prior consecutive years.

Yes ☐ No ☒

If yes, provide the location for Bidder’s principal place of business:

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

If yes, what is your business size (based on annual gross revenue)?

Microbusiness ☐

Minibusiness ☐

Small Business ☐

Is your firm certified as a Veteran-Owned Business with the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs?

Note: See Exhibit A-1 – Bidder’s Certification for criteria to qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business.

Yes ☐ No ☒

If yes, provide Bidder’s WDVA certification no.:

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT POINTS OF CONTACT FOR BIDDER

Authorized Representative

Name: Shaila Abdullah Email: info@myhouseofdesign.com Phone: 512-924-7674

Contract Administrator

Name: Shaila Abdullah Email: info@myhouseofdesign.com Phone: 512-924-7674

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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT POINTS OF CONTACT FOR BIDDER

Sales Reporting Representative Name: Shaila Abdullah Email: info@myhouseofdesign.com Phone: 512-924-7674

Sales Reporting Alternate Name: Shaila Abdullah Email : info@myhouseofdesign.com Phone: 512-924-7674

Management Fee Representative Name: Shaila Abdullah Email: info@myhouseofdesign.com Phone: 512-924-7674

Management Fee Contact Alternate Name: Shaila Abdullah Email: info@myhouseofdesign.com Phone: 512-924-7674

Address for Enterprise Services to send management fee invoices:

Company name: My House of Design

Attn: Shaila Abdullah Address: 10512 Ivalenes Hope Dr.

City/State/Zip: Austin, TX 78717

Address for Enterprise Services to send legal notices:

Company name: My House of Design Attn: Shaila Abdullah Address: 10512 Ivalenes Hope Dr.

City/State/Zip: Austin, TX 78717

Signature Authority (if awarded a contract) Name: Shaila Abdullah

Title: Owner

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REFERENCES

Provide a minimum of three (3) commercial (clients/customers) or government references for which bidder has delivered goods and/or services similar in scope as described in the Competitive Solicitation.

REFERENCE 1

Company Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

U.S. Department of Education

GARY WEAVER

202-302-8907 Gary.Weaver@ed.gov

REFERENCE 2

Company Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

City of Renton Sheila Cowley 206-788-7819 SCowley@rentonwa.gov

REFERENCE 3

Company Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

University of Utah

KYLENE METZGER

310-977-8497 Kylene.Metzger@hsc.utah.edu

PURCHASE CARDS (I.E., CREDIT CARDS)

Please indicate which types of purchasing (credit) cards are accepted (note: any card fees must be included in the unit price of the bid):

☒ Visa ☒ Master Card ☐ American Express ☐ Discover ☐ Other:

Return this Bidder’s Profile to Procurement Coordinator at:

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EXHIBIT B -1 – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Subcategories for which Bidder is submitting a Bid:

Check appropriate box(es)

☐ Category 1 – Advertising & Marketing Campaigning

☐ Category 2 – Brand Development

☐ Category 3 – Photography ☐ Subcategory A - Portrait ☐ Subcategory B – Inside Events ☐ Subcategory C- Outside Events ☐ Subcategory D - Landscaping

☐ Category 4 – Social Marketing Campaign

☒ Category 5 – Graphic Design

☐ Category 6 – Video Production & Editing ☐ Subcategory A - Events

Instructions

1. In the Category Box above, select the Category and/or Subcategory in the drop-down menu.

2. Mark YES or NO if bidder meets each requirement in Bidder’s Compliance column.

3. In the Written Response column for every requirement that indicates a "Written Response Required," provide a written response that addresses how bidder will meet the requirement. Limited responses may receive lower scoring than those that demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter. Bidder can include screen shots or diagrams if needed. Written responses must not reference or link to any material outside of this document.

4. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document and without modifying the font or formatting. If you need to print out this document for any reason, note this document is size Legal 8.5” x 14”.

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Please note: Not following any of the specified instructions may be grounds for the bid to be considered non-responsive.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND FACTORS

Requirement

ID

Performance Requirement and Stated Business Need

Points Available Bidder’s Compliance Written Response

1. Bidder has a minimum three (3) years’ experience providing professional services. Pass/Fail

☒ Yes ☐ No No Written Response Required.

2. Number of projects completed in the last three (3) years. Pass/Fail ☒ Yes ☐ No

Written Response Required.

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EXHIBIT B-2 – NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 5 GRAPHIC DESIGN – AM3

Competitive Solicitation: No. 20422 – Communications & Marketing Services

Bidder: My House of Design Type/print full legal name of bidder company

This document outlines the Competitive Solicitation’s scored non-cost performance factors/qualifications for the services. This exhibit is for Category 5 Graphic Design. There are 750 points available for responses in this document.

Instructions

1. Bidder must fill out the legal name of bidder company above.

2. Requirement ID 3 bidder must provide a link to a Portfolio Website.

3. All samples submitted must be from personnel who will provide services if bidder is awarded a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

4. Requirement ID 1-2 and 3.1-3.2 require written responses. Failure to provide a response will constitute a nonresponsive bid.

5. All attachments must be clearly identified for the relevant category. Enterprise Services suggests labeling documents with the Requirement ID number.

6. Submittals shall be in Microsoft Word and/or Adobe PDF format. Enterprise Services may request clarification of the bidder’s submission during the responsiveness check. Any pages in excess as specified in the individual question will be deleted prior to forwarding the submittals to the evaluation team.

Please note: Not following any of the specified instructions may be grounds for the bid to be considered nonresponsive.

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NON-COST FACTORS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Requireme nt ID

Non-Cost (Projects and Key Personal) Requirements and Stated Business Need

Points Available Written Response

1. Number of graphic design projects completed by Bidder or Bidder’s principal on time to meet the customer deadline and at/or under budget in the last three (3) years.

50 points Written Response Required.

Number of projects completed on time at budget: 200+ Number of projects completed on time under budget: 25

2. How many years of experience does bidder's key personnel have: List experience of all key personnel, who will perform the services, if awarded.

100 points Written Response Required.

Key Personnel 1 (Name, job title): Shaila Abdullah, Project Manager (Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 2 (Name, job title): Ashley Gerou, Graphic Designer (Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Shaila Abdullah is an award-winning graphic, web, and multimedia designer. During her career, she has developed several hundreds projects for federal, local and state governments, educational entities, nonprofits, and corporations. She has over 25 years of experience developing and managing projects ranging from branding and reports to large scale signage and exhibits for education, federal, state and local government agencies as well as nonprofit and for-profit agencies.

Ashley Gerou has more than 18 years’ experience in print and digital graphic design. She specializes in visual communications, including comprehensive branding, complex layouts, magazine and report design, Powerpoint, marketing materials, and web design. She enjoys driving strategic solutions through design.

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Key Personnel 3 (Name, job title): Mikki Guerra, Graphic Designer (Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 4 (Name, job title): Rifai Abbas, Graphic Designer (Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 5 (Name, job title): Bijan Samaddar, Illustrator (Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 6 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 7 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 8 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Rifai Abbas has 19 years of experience in doing graphic design and production work as well as creating digital publications in MobiPocket and KF8 fo Kindle, ePUBs formats. He has extensive experience in layout designs and delivers flawless results each time. His technical skills are impeccable and has never missed a single deadline.

With 20 years of experience, Mikki Bullock Guerra is a multi-disciplinary creative with talent in graphic design production through the use of layout, color and typography. She is well-versed with a variety of graphic design projects and possesses a combination of design capabilities and consumer insight.

Bijan Samaddar has 20 years of experience as an illustrator and cartoonist. He grew up around artists who work in traditional media, and creates animation, graphic design, cartoons, game design, and videos. Bijan has illustrated several books, including Flying Missionary, Leonardo El Lagarto, Rani in Search of a Rainbow, Lola the Lost Stork, and Kala’s Special Flowers.

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Requireme nt ID

Non-Cost Requirements - Project Samples Points Available Written Response

3. Provide an electronic portfolio link showing three (3) past graphic design projects samples completed within the past five (5) years that demonstrates your understanding and approach to developing and implementing graphic design. The portfolio should include project goals and descriptions, samples, deliverables, and any awards or recognition associated with each project. The portfolio will be evaluated based on the extent to which each piece successfully demonstrates the quality, creativity strategy and communication skills necessary to produce high-quality graphic design work.

One project sample must showcase diversity, equity, and inclusion principals and your teams ability to provide culturally appropriate and effective communications and marketing to overburdened, underserved audiences including non- English speakers, tribes, diverse cultural or gender groups, or those with disabilities.

600 points for all three (3) project samples. Each project sample is worth up to 200 available points allocated among the criteria specified in section 3.1.

Required Link to Portfolio Website (All 3 project samples must be in the link)

3.1 Quality and Creative strategy

200 points

Written Response Required:

Provide the approach and strategy to each project sample, as well as a detailed description of any innovations used for the methodology or execution. (2-page limit for the strategy and description of methodology/execution for each project. Total maximum is 6 pages).

3.2 Software/Operating System No Points Available Written Response Required:

What applications are used to create/edit graphic designs? (1-page limit for the summarization of the applications used for each project. Total maximum is 3 pages).

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nq7zl3vimut5n82h6kivf/Graphic-Design-Portfolio.pdf?

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SOLICITATION # 20422l MY HOUSE OF DESIGN

PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Veterans Affairs

• Federal Mediation and

Conciliation Service

Education

Laboratories: Pacific

University

Agriculture

• Texas Education

Agency

Education

• U.S. Chemical

Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

Working Lands for Wildlife

• Vermont Department of Health

• Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Past Experience

We have developed, designed and provided editorial and marketing support for hundreds of clients. Below is a list of a few of our contracts:

• Graphic design, proofreading, and Section 508 services for CDC and CDC Foundation including training materials and a Public Health and Homelessness Toolkit

contract and GSA contract for the U.S. Dept. of Education (# 91990921P0014)

• Graphic design, direct 8(a) service contract for the U.S. Chemical Safety Board

(# CSB2O25220003)

• Graphic design services for NMAAHC HBCU Initiative, Smithsonian

(# 21-PO-680-0000452586)

• Design, layout and production of quarterly newsletters and annual reports for

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, VAMC Wilkes-Barre (# 36C24419P0603)

• Graphic design BPA for Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

(# FMCS-2017-BP-0003)

• Communication, editorial, graphic design, and marketing contracts with states of Washington, Texas, and Illinois; towns of Leesburg and Queen Creek, cities of Everett, Renton, Lacey, Burien, Austin, Santa Monica, Charlotte, Fremont, San Antonio, Detroit, Schertz, Carlsbad, Pearland, Burlington, Beaverton, and Lake Forest; and counties of Sacramento and Fulton

• Communication, editorial, graphic design, and marketing contracts with educational institutions such as REL Pacific, Sam Houston State University, University of Texas-Austin, Temple College, Texas A&M, Tarleton State University, Texas Southern University, University of Utah, Great Falls College, Austin ISD, and Magnolia ISD

• Communication, graphic design, and marketing contracts with transit companies such as Santa Monica Blue Bus and SMART Detroit

Quality and Creative Strategy

Methodology

PHASE I: STRATEGY & PLANNING MEETING

We will meet virtually with project staff to determine goals, expectations, timelines, expected audiences, style guides, file sharing protocol, and mode of delivery of the various deliverables. Collaborative discussion would be also done around imagery and on being mindful of the DEI principles. At this point we will also work with project staff to create a detailed timeline so that expectations are clear.

PHASE II: ASSET COLLECTION & RESEARCH

We will gather all needed assets, including content, strategic planning documents, past samples and branding resources, photos, and any other materials needed to create the designs. After the meeting, we will conduct an in-depth research study on messaging, history, culture, brand, audience, and perception before beginning the work.

PHASE III: PRESENT THEME IDEAS & CONCEPTS

This is where we will put our creative thinking caps on to develop theme ideas, design concepts and mock-ups. These will be ideas that visually express your core message, align with the research we conducted, and address your goals.

Careful consideration will be made to ensure that language, graphics, style, visuals, fonts, and other elements support the messaging and add to the appeal of the brand. We will also check to make sure the designs align with the overarching logo and branding guidelines.

PHASE IV: REFINE DESIGNS & REVISE

We will carefully check content for opportunities to use infographics, data visualization, hotos, illustrtaions, sidebars and callouts to enhance the design.

Based on edits received from the appointed stakeholders, we will adjust and finalize the designs. We will check, double-check, and prepare the designs for final execution.

PHASE V: FINAL DELIVERY

After the final sign off, we will provide print- and web-ready PDF files to the printer, as well as native source files to the staff. We will work closely with your print partner to check proofs. If added, we can also provide Section 508 remediated files for digital use.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control As a general rule, we build time for quality assurance/quality control for every project, big or small. No project is ever delivered without that important piece. We follow our quality guidelines while accounting for special client requirements, schedule considerations, and other factors. We review every deliverable to ensure it meets our high standards and approves it for release. Our rigorous quality assurance process ensures that each product is professionally crafted and executed. We have checkpoints for corrective and preventive actions throughout the process to ensure the final product meets and exceeds the client’s expectations.

Progress and Checkpoints At My House of Design, quality assurance is applied from planning to completion. Once we receive edits from the client, we address them promptly.

Prior to being sent, revisions are meticulously matched against the requests to ensure that no edits are missed and that no errors were introduced at the editing stage. An update is then sent to the client with the requested attachment. For a larger project, e also submit a weekly status report (or conduct a check in meeting) to keep the project on track. A sample report is below:

WEEKLY STATUS REPORT

Project Status: [Green, Yellow, Red] General indicator on the overall status of the project.

Changes to Schedule Note any major changes that have been made to the project schedule. This could either be due to issues with the project or due to decisions of the PM and/ or team.

Previous Week’s Accomplishments and Project Activities All of the tasks and targets reached since the last status update.

Current Week’s Planned Project Activities All of the tasks and targets that are scheduled to be completed before the next status update.

Risks/Slippage Note any current risks to the project and any according slippage on the schedule.

Attachments A copy of an updated project schedule and any other documents relevant to the status update (accompanying documentation, associated meeting notes, etc.)

Software/Operating System

To run a successful graphic design firm, we at My House of Design use a suite of software and hardware that can support the various aspects of our design process, client management, and overall operations. Here is a list of them:

Software

• Adobe Creative Cloud: This suite includes essential software like

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat for photo editing, vector graphics, and layout design.

• Project Management Tools: Software like Asana, or Sharepoint for managing projects, tasks, and deadlines.

• Accounting and Invoicing Software: FreshBooks for managing finances, invoicing clients, and tracking expenses.

• Client Communication Tools: Zoom or Microsoft Teams for internal and external communication.

• File Storage and Sharing: Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, Sharepoint, or OneDrive for storing and sharing design files securely.

• Backup and Security Software: Backblaze for regular backups and cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive design files and client data.

Hardware

or AdobeRGB coverage).

routers and switches for a smooth workflow,

• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to prevent data loss due to sudden power outages

City of Burien Design & Communications Services We won a contract with the City of Burien to produce its quarterly recreation guides.

We also provide design services for city’s various events and programs by producing logos, ads, flyers, posters, social media / web graphics, promotional items, and other…