Palm Desert Opengov #2026-RFI-022

City of Palm Desert seeks information from design firms for Brightside Newsletter redesign (Phase 1)

The City of Palm Desert, through its City Manager's Office, is seeking information from qualified design firms regarding the redesign of its Brightside Newsletter. - Government Buyer: - City of Palm Desert, City Manager's Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named at this stage - Products/Services Requested: - Newsletter design and branding consultation - Expertise in modernizing visual identity, improving readability and accessibility, and creating cohesive design systems for print and digital formats - Development of flexible, user-friendly templates for ongoing City staff use - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on enhancing communication, promoting community programs, and strengthening civic identity - RFI is for informational purposes only; no design concepts or detailed proposals requested at this stage - Shortlisted firms may be invited to a paid concept development phase in the future

Description

The City of Palm Desert is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from qualified design firms experienced in newsletter design, branding, and communications. The goal is to modernize the Brightside Newsletter, a bi-monthly publication distributed to residents and businesses, enhancing its visual identity, readability, accessibility, and creating a cohesive design system for print and digital formats. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a contract award. Responses will inform future project scope and solicitation development.

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