RFP for graphic design and printing services on an as-needed basis for the Rhode Island Judiciary. Contract for one year (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025). Proposals due by 10:00 AM on February 6, 2025. Must provide at least two digital design samples by the deadline. Pricing must be in a separate sealed envelope. Evaluation based on hourly rate (40%), qualifications/design style (30%), and demonstrated ability to meet timelines (30%). Insurance and security clearances required. Questions due by January 16, 2025.
Proposals must be received by the opening time. The official time is the time clock in the judicial purchasing office. proposals misdirected to other judiciary locations or which are otherwise not received by the judicial purchasing office by the time of opening, for any cause, will be deemed late and will not be considered.
Payment is generally not due until 30 working days after completion, acceptance, or proper invoice. payment shall not be due prior to thirty 30 working days following the latest of completion, acceptance, or the rendering of a properly submitted invoice.
Every unit delivered must be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for at least one year. every unit delivered must be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for a period of at least one 1 year unless otherwise specified.
Proposals are evaluated on relative merits and price, with specific criteria: hourly rate (40%), qualifications/design style (30%), and demonstrated ability to complete work within timelines (30%). responses will be evaluated on the basis of the relative merits of the proposal, in addition to price.
Vendors must provide at least two digital design samples, a company overview, and at least four references. the interested bidder must provide at least two 2 digital file examples of relevant design projects completed for other clients.
Damages may be assessed for nonperformance. the judicial purchasing agent may assess dollar damages against a vendor or contractor determined to be nonperforming or otherwise in default of their contractual obligations equal to the cost of remedy incurred by the judiciary.
At least two digital design samples are required for bid consideration. each interested vendor must supply at least two2 relevant digital design samples to the judicial purchasing office no later than january february 6, 2025, to have their bids considered.
Objections to specifications must be filed in writing at least 96 hours before bid opening. any objections to specifications must be filed by a bidder, in writing, with the judicial purchasing agent at least ninetysix 96 hours before the time of bid opening.
Failure to provide required samples, incomplete submissions, or nonresponsive proposals can lead to rejection. failure to provide the required examples will result in automatic rejection of the bid.