RFB City Publication

Description

Request For Bids Professional Services Contract Development and Production of City of Helena Publications RFB ID: 11122021 Statement of Purpose: The City of Helena, Alabama is hereby posting this request for proposal for professional services to develop and produce a monthly newsletter and digital version posted online. The City of Helena will accept proposals from qualified publication development and production firms that specialize in providing newsletter development. The City of Helena will consider bid packages from qualified firms. Any firm or bid package which is found not in compliance with the Request For Bid specifications and requirements will be disqualified from the bid. Bids shall be sealed and delivered to the Office of the City Clerk located at 816 Highway 56 East, Helena, Al 35080 or mailed to P.O. Box 613 Helena, Al 35080 no later than 10:00am (central time), Friday, December 10, 2021. All bids must comply with Alabama State Law, including but not limited to, Ala, Code (1975) 41-16-50 et seq. and provide all documentation of enrollment in the e-verify Program pursuant to Ala. Code 31-13-9. All bid information must be typed or printed in black ink. Bids shall be clearly marked “sealed bid”. Along with the bid name, number and date of opening listed on the outside of the bid package. Scope of Service: City publications should tell the story of Helena. They allow the city to communicate with our citizens, providing consistent messaging while assisting us in projecting a positive image for the city and creating a sense of community. The qualifying firm must be able to provide all services including, but not limited to advertising sales, publishing, magazine and/or newsletter development, layout, graphic arts & design, printing & production of copies, mailing services, writing, article development, photography, online publishing and marketing services as required. The services of the successful firm shall include, but not limited to the development, production, publishing, online posting and mailing of the monthly newsletter for the City of Helena. Contract term will be defined as 3 years and/or 36 months with 1 annual renewal possible and upon annual approval. 1 Qualifications of Firm: 1. Proven ability to publish a monthly magazine according to a pre-set schedules and timelines. 2. Monthly Publication sent to all Helena residents, with additional copies for advertisers and the city. 3.