Design and Production of Interactive and Printable Activity Brochures for the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department

The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is issuing an RFQ for a qualified vendor to provide a fixed‑price, multi‑year service that designs and produces interactive digital and printable activity brochures on a tri‑annual schedule. The contractor must deliver ADA‑compliant, editable files, incorporate city branding, and support three design revisions per year. The contract runs approximately three years (Nov 11 2026 – Nov 10 2029) with two optional one‑year extensions, and the vendor must meet all technical specifications, provide free sample work, and may be interviewed as part of evaluation. • Scope: Design, layout, production, and delivery of seasonal activity guides (Winter/Spring, Summer, Fall) in both interactive digital PDF and print‑ready formats. • Technical requirements: Editable native files, printer‑ready PDFs, full bleed, ADA Section 508 & WCAG compliance, high‑contrast colors, alt‑text, bookmarks, etc. • Schedule: Three guides per year (approx. 36‑44 pages each) with defined content, draft, edit, and final delivery dates; first guide to align with existing contract, subsequent guides fully under new contract. • Contract term: ~3 years (Nov 2026‑Nov 2029) with two optional 1‑year renewals; firm pricing, no escalation. • Evaluation criteria: Best value based on cost, quality, innovation, and ability to meet schedule; samples required; possible oral interview. • Submission: Online via Ion Wave by 09/16/2026 02:30 PM CT; questions due 09/09/2026 12:00 PM CT. • Contact: Mrs. Trina Surratt, Buyer II – Purchasing, (319) 356‑5076, tsurratt@iowa‑city.org.