Opportunity
Lake Forest Opengov #2026-RFP-023
City of Lake Forest Solicits Graphic Design Services for City Publications and Projects
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFP-023
NAICS
541430
The City of Lake Forest is seeking professional graphic design services for its city publications and as-needed projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Lake Forest, Management Services - Community Outreach, Emergency Management, and Police Services - Products/Services Requested: - Graphic design and layout for The Leaflet and Recreation Guide (quarterly, 44-56 pages plus cover) - Graphic design and layout for In Business newsletter (annual, 6-page tri-fold) - Design services for informational brochures (8, 10, or 12 pages) and postcards as needed - General graphic design support for other city projects (e.g., logos, flyers, maps, PowerPoint templates) - Product Line Items: - Cost per issue for The Leaflet and Recreation Guide at various page counts (48, 52, 56, 60 total pages) - Cost per issue for In Business newsletter (6 pages) - Cost per issue for informational brochures and postcards - Notable Requirements: - Designs must be professional, reader-friendly, and consistent with city branding - Services include initial layouts, revisions, 4-color artwork, custom illustrations, and use of City-approved stock images - Flexibility to provide additional design services as requested - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - No specific OEMs or named vendors are required or referenced in the solicitation
Description
The City of Lake Forest is soliciting proposals for graphic design services to support City-issued publications including The Leaflet and Recreation Guide, published quarterly, and the In Business newsletter, published annually. These publications are distributed to all residents in the City. The contract will also cover general graphic design services on an as-needed basis. The services are expected to be completed within three years from contract award, with an initial term from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029, and options to extend for up to two additional one-year terms.