B101-26-03 Civic Branding Strategy Creation and Implementation– RFP

Project Description: There will be a virtual, non-mandatory pre-response Q & A held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, held via Microsoft TEAMS using the following log-in information for access:
Meeting ID: 223 690 364 272 14
Passcode: 9RW96hy3
PUBLIC NOTICE
B101-26-03 Civic Branding Strategy Creation and Implementation– RFP
THE CITY OF LANCASTER, PA
The City of Lancaster, PA will receive proposals online for Civic Branding Strategy Creation and Implementation - RFP until September 28, 2026, at 11:00AM at which time they shall be opened electronically and publicly posted on PennBid’s website. The City is issuing this RFP to identify a consulting firm, agency, or individual with proven expertise to develop and implement a comprehensive civic branding strategy that authentically reflects the City's unique character, values, and aspirations; that not only tells Lancaster City’s story but creates civic alignments and a shared vision to guide our efforts in the future. All documents and solicitation details are available online at no cost on PennBid- http://pennbid.bonfirehub.com.
The successful proposer shall be required to comply with all applicable laws protecting individuals from discrimination.
The Project is being funded in part by resources provided under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and all provisions found in 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II will apply to the contract.
The City will determine who is the lowest responsible proposer upon the basis of the proposals submitted. The lowest responsible proposer need not be the proposer submitting the lowest dollar amount. The City may consider the quality of services supplied, responsiveness of the proposer, past performance of the proposer, compatibility of the proposer’s processes with other City services and the proposer’s ability to handle the volume of work proposed. Further, consideration will be given to such matters as agency integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, cost to the customer, and financial and technical resources.
The City reserves the right to reject the proposal of any proposer not possessing satisfactory qualifications.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposer and re-advertise if the best interest of the City will thereby be promoted. The City also reserves the right to waive technical defects if in its judgment, the interest of the City shall so require. The City further reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposals received and reject any or all proposals for any reason whatsoever. Included in its right to reject proposals, is the right for the City, in its sole discretion, to reject proposals which are deemed by the City to be incomplete, conditional, or obscure, or which contain additions, erasures, alterations, omissions or irregularities of any kind.