Project Information

Bid Title

Graphic Design Services

Issuing Agency

City of Lake Forest

Location

California

Published Date

May 13, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 3, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Graphic Design Services

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 5/13/2026

Due Date: 6/3/2026

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Graphic Design Services

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Management Services - Community Outreach, Emergency Management, and Police Services

54143 , 541430

Project ID: 2026-RFP-023

Release Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00pm

Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:37pm

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Draft Response No Bid20 days, 23 hours, 31 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Wed, May 13, 2026 2:37 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The City of Lake Forest requests proposals for graphic design services. The successful proposer will provide graphic design services for City-issued publications such as The Leaflet and Recreation Guide, published quarterly, as well as the City's In Business newsletter, published annually. Both publications are mailed to all residents in the City. Graphic design services under this agreement should be completed in a professional, organized, and reader-friendly format . The Leaflet and Recreation Guide can vary in length from 44, 48, 52, or 56 pages, plus cover. The In Business newsletter is six pages total, in a tri-fold format. Samples of The Leaflet and Recreation Guide are available at https://www.lakeforestca.gov/departments/communications/publications.php and the In Business newsletter can be found at lakeforestbusiness.com.

The City may also request general graphic design services on an as-needed basis. For more detailed information on the services requested, please see the Scope of Work section.

Background

About the City

The City of Lake Forest is located in southern Orange County, California, in the area commonly referred to as the Saddleback Valley, with a population of approximately 85,000. It is the County's thirty-first city and the second largest city within the Saddleback Valley, encompassing 16.6 square miles. The City of Lake Forest's fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

The City was incorporated in 1991, operates under the Council/Manager form of government and is considered a contract city. The five members of the City Council are elected by district. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected annually from among the Council Members. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630. The telephone number is (949) 461-3400, and the fax is (949) 461-3511. The City website address is http://www.lakeforestca.gov .

Project Description

The City is seeking Graphic Design Services for City-issued publications such as The Leaflet and Recreation Guide and the In Business newsletter. , as well as general graphic design services on an as-needed basis.

The services are expected to be completed within three years from contract award. The City anticipates awarding a contract with an initial term of September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029 . The City will have the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the agreement for up to two (2) additional one year terms. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the City, at its sole discretion, will not move forward with the renewal option and shall re-procure the work.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

May 13, 2026

Pre-proposal Requests for Clarification:

May 26, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

June 3, 2026, 6:00pm

Anticipated Council Date/City Manager Approval::

August 18, 2026

Anticipated Project Start :

September 1, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541430Graphic Design Services

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