The City of Columbia Falls is seeking a graphic design agency for the Rivers Edge Park Sign Project. The scope includes creating a cohesive visual style and theme for various signs, including interpretive signs and maps. The project requires designs that reflect the park's natural beauty using natural colors and clear fonts. The deadline for qualification submissions is April 17, 2026. The city will select an agency based on relevant experience, quality of past work, understanding of project goals, team qualifications, and regional experience. The selected agency will be responsible for layout, visual storytelling, illustration, and cartography. The city reserves the right to use all work products for future purposes.
The substantial completion of the design of the prioritized signs is anticipated by May 31, 2026.
The city may consider: relevant experience with parks interpretive signage (30%), quality and appropriateness of past work samples (30%), demonstrated understanding of the project goals, audience, and site context (20%), team qualifications and availability (10%), and regional experience (10%).
Submissions should include agency name and primary contact, a brief statement of qualifications and relevant experience, examples of previous work, proposed project team, approach to project coordination, and availability to complete within the anticipated schedule.
Examples of previous work, specifically interpretive signs, parks, wayfinding, and public lands, will be considered in the evaluation.
