Graphic Design Services: Your Rights as a Survivor: A Guide for Caregivers of Children Who Experienced Sexual Abuse

The Supreme Court of Texas Children's Commission is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure comprehensive graphic design services for the development of an electronic guide titled "Your Rights as a Survivor: A Guide for Caregivers of Children Who Experienced Sexual Abuse." The project deliverables include the creation of an InDesign document template with defined styles, cover design development, color scheme selection, sourcing or creation of up to ten icons, incorporation of client feedback through two review cycles, and delivery of final Adobe InDesign and Illustrator files in accessible PDF format. All work must meet WCAG accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance requirements. Respondents must submit a detailed cost proposal not to exceed the established budget, a comprehensive statement of work, a portfolio of sample works demonstrating relevant experience, and documentation of qualifications including the organization's integration of digital accessibility into product development and project management lifecycles, identification of development and testing tools used for accessible technology products with documented test results, and links to examples of work meeting Section 508 or WCAG 2.1 AA standards. The RFP was posted on April 13, 2026, with proposals due by April 20, 2026; the selected contractor will be announced on April 22, 2026, with project initiation on April 24, 2026, an initial cover design mockup due by May 1, 2026, and all final files and work to be completed by May 8, 2026. The contract shall commence upon purchase order execution and expire no later than September 1, 2026. The Children's Commission will award the contract to the respondent offering the best value to the State of Texas, as defined by Texas Government Code Section 2155.074.

The RFP does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The project requires integration with Adobe Creative Suite applications, specifically InDesign and Illustrator, and all work products must comply with current web accessibility standards. The total contract value is capped at $10,000.00, with payment made upon the Children's Commission's acceptance of final deliverables. The Children's Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or cancel the RFP, and all work products shall become the exclusive property of the Children's Commission as work made for hire.