Description
The Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) at the University of Maryland seeks a qualified design firm to serve as “Report Producer” for an 18‑month engagement (Oct 2026 – Mar 2028). The firm will provide technical editing, graphic design, digital publication, and limited print‑production services for multiple climate‑related reports (national GHGIA, state‑level data briefs, policy briefs, webpages). Responsibilities include updating existing InDesign templates, creating and refining figures, charts, tables, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, handling 4‑6 review rounds per deliverable, and delivering final files in PDF and Word formats. The contract is a lump‑sum award with allowances for occasional printing.
• Scope: design, layout, editing, and digital publishing of large (≈800‑page) national report and associated policy briefs.
• Deliverables: PDF/Word files, accessible PDFs, occasional printed data briefs.
• Timeline: Oct 2026 start, 18‑month performance ending Mar 2028.
• Review process: 4‑6 rounds per report, rolling chapter submissions.
• Requirements: Use existing style guide, update templates, produce ~50 figures, comply with WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Budget: Lump‑sum price (no not‑to‑exceed disclosed).