RFP 25NS1334 CPUC Graphic Design

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Public Advocates Office, is requesting proposals for graphic design services under RFP 25NS1334, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST. A mandatory three percent DVBE participation requirement applies; responses without this participation will be disqualified.

The scope includes three annual reports (25–35 pages each) due by December 21 in contract years 2026, 2027, and 2028; three annual presentations to the Legislature (10–15 slides each) due two weeks prior to presentation dates between February and May; a strategic report (10–15 pages) anticipated for Fall 2026; and professional headshot and portrait photography for executive and management staff as requested. The contractor must be proficient in specified Adobe and Microsoft software and provide one sample report demonstrating professional production capabilities. Work is performed remotely during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). All deliverables become the property of the State, and the contractor is responsible for compliance with confidentiality and data protection requirements.

The contract is a three-year, deliverables-based engagement with pricing submitted on a cost sheet template. All travel expenses must be included in the contractor's rates; the CPUC will not reimburse travel costs separately. Minimum qualifications require three years of graphic design experience and three years of experience producing government reports.

A five percent small business preference or DVBE incentive of 1–5 percent is available, with a combined preference and incentive capped at $100,000. The contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits, commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim/$3,000,000 aggregate. A public bid opening will occur via WebEx on the proposal due date. Tentative notice of intent to award is September 21, 2026, with tentative contract execution on September 26, 2026.