Request for Qualifications / Creative Media Services for Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a full-time contractor to provide photography, videography, and graphic design services. The initial contract term is for 8 months from November 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with a 12-month option term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The selected contractor will be expected to work approximately 40 hours per week to cover agency activities, special events, and create content for the agency's various digital and traditional media platforms. Minimum qualifications include proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, DSLR camera operation, lighting, and audio. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications by 5:00 PM EST on August 9, 2024. A team of FCSO and Forsyth County staff will evaluate the responses and request cost proposals from the qualified firms. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, though the county may consider differing levels of service and experience. The selected vendor will be required to submit monthly reports detailing billable hours and work performed to justify payment.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor, if any, is not specified. The RFQ also does not provide an exact budget range, but the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.