Graphic and Digital Design for DCA Publications

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking a qualified graphic designer or design firm to research, design, and produce multiple public-facing publications for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, including five Heritage Month Celebration Calendars and Cultural Guides, the Annual Report, the 2027 Summer Fun Guide, and design elements for the FY 2026/27 Budget covers, introduction page, and binder tabs, all in both print and digital formats. The scope of work includes sourcing visual art and photography, conducting outreach to artists and cultural institutions, aggregating and organizing textual content, developing comprehensive layouts, and preparing final files for production. The contract term is one year, running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with a total budget not exceeding $163,000. Proposals must be submitted via email to Andy Horwitz by May 29, 2026, at 5 PM Pacific Time, with a strict requirement to follow the prescribed format including a one-page cover letter, detailed firm history, qualifications, key personnel resumes with hourly rates, references, financial statements, and detailed cost estimates. The evaluation process prioritizes experience in cultural publications at 50%, vendor qualifications and compliance at 25%, and cost reasonableness at 25%, with non-responsive or incomplete submissions being automatically disqualified. All proposers must be registered on DCA’s Pre-Qualified Vendor List of Graphic and Digital Designers and must comply with numerous City of Los Angeles ordinances and certification requirements, including the Equal Benefits Ordinance, First Source Hiring Ordinance, Living Wage Ordinance, Worker Retention Ordinance, Child Support Obligations Ordinance, Americans with Disabilities Act, Slavery Disclosure Ordinance, and Border Wall Contracting Disclosure Ordinance. Submission of specific attachments is mandatory: Business Tax Registration Certificate, Insurance Documentation with notarized declaration, Declaration of Non-Collusion, Los Angeles Residence Information, and the completed CEC Forms 50 and 55 for campaign contribution compliance. Contractors must also comply with equal employment and affirmative action standards under Los Angeles Administrative Code and provide evidence of insurance coverage meeting minimum limits. The City reserves the right to conduct interviews with top-ranked respondents and will evaluate performance based on work quality, timeliness, budget adherence, and personnel expertise if the contract exceeds $25,000 and lasts more than three months. No changes to the