Description
The California Public Utilities Commission’s Office of Public Advocates seeks a qualified graphic‑design firm to provide comprehensive design, layout, and visual‑communication services for its annual legislative reporting program over a three‑year term. The contractor will be responsible for producing a 25‑35‑page Annual Report, associated PowerPoint presentations, a standalone strategic report, reusable templates, and optional executive portrait photography. All work is remote except for on‑site photography sessions at the CPUC office. The contract mandates a minimum 3 % participation by a Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and includes small‑business preference incentives. Invoicing is deliverable‑based, with a $10,000 retention held until DVBE certification compliance is verified.
• Deliverables: Annual Report (25‑35 pages), Annual Presentation decks (10‑15 slides), Strategic Report (10‑15 pages), reusable templates, and up‑to‑three executive portrait sessions.
• Mandatory qualifications: ≥3 years graphic‑design experience, ≥3 years government‑report design experience, sample report submission, and DVBE participation.
• Timeline: RFP posted 20 Aug 2026, questions due 27 Aug 2026, proposals due 18 Sept 2026, contract execution approx 26 Sept 2026, first Annual Report due 21 Dec 2026 (final to Legislature 10 Jan 2027).