Wichita Airport Authority Brand Book Development

The City of Wichita Finance Department is requesting proposals on behalf of the Wichita Airport Authority for brand book development services, with proposals due July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation carries a 10-point S/EBE (Small & Emerging Business Enterprise) participation criterion, requiring federal or state certification or a provable subcontractor relationship to earn those points.

The scope covers brand discovery and research, brand strategy development, brand voice and tone guidelines, visual identity system development, brand elements and creative assets, brand applications across multiple formats, and delivery of a final professionally designed Brand Book in both editable and PDF versions. The Wichita Airport Authority operates Wichita Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Col. James Jabara Airport (AAO). Proposers must carry commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate; professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim; workers' compensation coverage; and employers liability insurance of $1,000,000.

Evaluation criteria are technical qualifications and resources (25%), references and past performance (25%), project understanding and presentation (20%), cost (15%), S/EBE Program participation (10%), and ability to meet proposal terms and conditions (5%). Proposers must submit a not-to-exceed fee. Questions are due July 2, 2026, with answers posted July 10. Award is anticipated in August 2026, with the evaluation and approval process estimated at 30 to 45 days after proposal submission. Payment is made within 30 working days of invoice receipt for satisfactory work completed, with partial payments permitted at intervals of not less than four weeks and billings not to exceed progress evidenced by approved deliverables. The contract is governed by Kansas law.