Graphic Design and Creative Services

Address:

York University

Procurement Services

4700 Keele Street

Toronto, Ontario

Canada, M3J 1P3
Description:

York has identified the need to seek agencies that can provide York with an innovative, but cost-effective, Graphic Design and Creative Services that meet the university’s brand guidelines.

The objectives of this RFP are to:

• Create a roster of agencies and individuals with the appropriate expertise in conceptual design and development, advertising planning & execution, graphic design, digital design and marketing and bilingual design;
• Clarify the scope of work including business and technical requirements;
• Select agencies and individuals, that will work effectively with University units and within University processes to produce compelling, consistent and integrated communications; and
• Create and maintain business relationships that are mutually beneficial, rewarding and supportive for York and its preferred suppliers.

York will only consider Proposal submissions received from Proponents who have registered with MERX ( www.MERX.com ) for this competitive bid.  Proposal submissions from Proponents who have not registered and obtained this Bid Document directly from MERX will be disqualified.

Tendering Website:

Proponents will find the complete RFP Documents at: https://www.merx.com/

Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website, respectively.
Procurement Method:

Open tender whereby all interested Proponents may submit a Proposal.
Estimated Quantities:

Available within the RFP Documents.
Submission Details:

Proponents shall submit their Proposal response at: https://yorku.bonfirehub.ca
Submission Deadline:

April 23, 2025 at 3:00:00 pm ET.
Public Opening:

Not Applicable.
Conditions for Participation:

Available within the tender document.
Mandatory Submission Requirements:

1. Qualifications and Experience
2. Methodology and Timetable/Workplan
3. References
4. Objectives and Deliverables
5. Graphic Design and Creative Services Experience
6. Case Studies
7. Acknowledgement – Section 9.0
8. Pricing Schedule – Section 10.0

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.
Scored Submission Requirements:

1. Mandatory Requirements
2. Qualifications and Experience
3. Approach
4. Graphic Design and Creative Services
5. Samples or Case Studies; and
6. Financial Evaluation

Complete submission requirements are provided within the RFP documents.
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Delivery Date:

Service implemented by a tentative date of June 1, 2025
Duration of Agreement:

The term of the Agreement shall be for thirty-six (36) months.
Additional Options:

Available within the tender document.
Negotiation:

York reserves the right in its sole discretion to negotiate modifications to any Proposal received without becoming obligated to offer to negotiate with any other Proponent(s).

Responses must be submitted in English.


Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change.  Proponents are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the RFP documents and this RFP Notice, the RFP documents will take precedence.

Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com . Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

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