Purchase of Research, Graphic Design and App Development *215584

The City of Dallas Parks & Recreation Department is soliciting proposals for comprehensive services related to the department's 150th anniversary celebration project, encompassing historical research, graphic design, and app development. The bid deadline is March 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST, with a target project launch date of June 1, 2026 and completion of all components by December 31, 2026. Specific deliverables include: historical research utilizing archival investigation, internet research, and expert interviews; three logo concepts with three revision rounds; an approximately 60-minute audio walking tour with English primary content and Spanish captioning; a 16-page Parks 150 Passport in both booklet and digital formats; five walking tour maps in tabloid size that fold to pocket size; 20 merchandise SKU concepts plus five commemorative coins; a Shopify e-commerce site for anniversary merchandise; both iOS and Android native app development featuring an interactive map, embedded audio, resource links to www.dallasparks.org, analytics tracking, and ADA compliance; a standalone microsite with five historical milestones and interactive video and audio elements; and a temporary traveling physical history exhibit with 24 square feet per era ready by July 2026. The vendor must provide production-ready files and collaborate with prior department directors and long-term employees for historical research, while the City will handle fabrication, printing, merchandise production, photo digitization, voiceover recording, app hosting and maintenance, and future content updates. Awards will be made to the most advantageous proposal based on evaluation criteria specified in the solicitation, with all prices firm for 180 days and compliance required with federal non-discrimination, Clean Air Act, and Federal Water Pollution Control Act standards; proof of insurance is due within 15 days of award notification.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. Vendors must comply with local conflict of interest disclosure requirements under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 and must submit business information forms, conflict of interest policies, and evidence of insurability as part of their proposals. The City will provide certain existing resources to support vendor performance, including APIs, GIS layers, GIS files, internal archives, and voiceover recording access through its media center. No budget ceiling or not-to-exceed amount has been established for this solicitation, meaning the City has not published a maximum funding range for the project. The vendor retains responsibility for producing all required materials and maintaining ADA compliance and data privacy standards throughout the engagement, with intellectual property ownership details addressed in the addendum responses provided to prospective bidders.