Graphic Designer

Mott Community College (MCC) in Genesee County, Michigan, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional graphic design services to supplement its existing Marketing & Communications staff graphic designer. The procurement seeks a creative design agency capable of producing a comprehensive range of graphic assets, including marketing collateral, brand identity elements, digital assets, print materials, brochures, viewbooks, website banners, social media graphics, event signage, and merchandise designs. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of successful graphic design experience and submit detailed documentation including conflict of interest forms, litigation history, and health and safety violation records. The proposal will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system, with 35 points allocated to portfolio quality and relevance, 25 points for experience and qualifications, 30 points for cost, and 10 points for references. The RFP was posted on July 24, 2025, with proposals due on July 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, and the contract will be an initial one-year term with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, potentially spanning a total of three years.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced proposal that is most responsive and responsible, with MCC reserving the right to waive irregularities, reject proposals, or terminate the solicitation without penalty. Bidders must provide proof of various insurance coverages, including professional liability (with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence), commercial general liability, and workers' compensation insurance. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests a competitive solicitation for ongoing graphic design services. The selected vendor will work collaboratively with MCC's existing staff graphic designer to enhance the college's brand presence and visual communication strategies, indicating a supplemental rather than full replacement of current design capabilities.