RQ009-26 Design Management and Production Services (Request for Qualifications)

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
PE-66751-NONST-2027-000000100
State
Georgia
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The City of Lawrenceville is requesting qualifications from marketing and graphic design firms for Design Management and Production Services on an annual contract in support of the Office of Communications and Marketing under RQ009-26, with qualifications due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is the first phase of a two-step procurement; only pre-qualified firms will advance to a subsequent Request for Proposals.

The City intends to establish a Qualified Vendor Pool that may include a primary full-service design partner and one or more on-call graphic design and production support firms. Scope encompasses creative development and production support including literature and print material design, logo and brand asset development, web graphics, copywriting, photography selection, strategic campaign development, advertising management, programmatic digital campaigns, and specialized departmental projects. Firm size (employee count), qualifications, and demonstrated expertise determine consideration for primary or on-call roles.

The contract term is one year with four renewal options contingent on satisfactory performance reviews. Compensation is determined through negotiation and may utilize monthly retainers (typically 20–40 hours per month) supplemented by project-based or task-based assignments, with no guaranteed minimum hours or projects. All service providers must carry professional liability insurance of $1 million per claim and aggregate with A.M. Best ratings of A-5 or higher from Georgia-authorized insurers.

Evaluation criteria awarded 30 points for Firm Experience and Qualifications, 25 for Portfolio and Relevant Project Experience, 20 for Team and Capacity, 15 for Approach and Understanding of Services, and 10 for Alignment with City Needs and Service Category Fit, totaling 100 points. Contractors must comply with Georgia's Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act through E-Verify and provide notarized affidavits. Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Submissions require one unbound original, two bound copies, and one PDF electronic copy addressed to Kenneth Morris, Purchasing Director, at purchasing@lawrencevillega.org.

Opportunity text

The City of Lawrenceville is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified marketing firms to provide Design Management and Production Services on an annual contract in support of the Lawrenceville Office of Communications and Marketing. Contracts will be for a one (1) year period with four (4) renewal options based on regular satisfactory performance reviews. The City intends to establish and maintain a Qualified Vendor Pool from which assignments may be made throughout the contract term. This may include a primary full-service design partner and one or more firms providing on-call graphic design and production support. Firms may be considered for one or both roles based on size (# of employees), qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first phase of a two-step procurement process. Only firms determined to be pre-qualified through this RFQ will be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) that will be graded by a city designated scoring committee. Qualifications must be returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the Request for Qualifications (RQ) number and Company Name. Proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 70 S. Clayton Street, Main Level, Room M46A Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any proposal received after this date and time will not be accepted. Submissions will be publicly opened and only names of submitting firms will be read at 2:00 P.M. Submissions are legal and binding upon the bidder upon receipt. One (1) unbound original, two (2) bound copies, and one (1) PDF Electronic Copy should be submitted. Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to Kenneth Morris, Purchasing Director, at purchasing@lawrencevillega.org no later than 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Responses will be issued in writing as an addendum.

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RP009_26Inv.pdf PDF

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