Basic Information

Reference Number

0000164431

Issuing Organization

University of Ottawa

Solicitation Type

RFSQ - Request for Supplier Qualifications - Prequalifications (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2019041

Title

Graphic Design Services

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.11752.C104319

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: 2 years

Description

This Request for Supplier Qualification (“RFSQ”) is an invitation to prospective Proponents (i.e. agencies or freelancers) to submit Proposals for the provision of Graphic Design Services for all the sectors of the University of Ottawa (the “University of Ottawa”), as further described in Part 2 – The Deliverables.

1. Objective

The primary objective of the RFSQ is to procure Services to the University to satisfy its needs as described in Part 2 – The Deliverables. The University is seeking (for full details see 2.1.2 Services):

Create a roster of agencies and individuals with the appropriate expertise in conceptual design and development, graphic design, web design and accessibility.
Select agencies and individuals that will work effectively with University units and within University processes to produce compelling, consistent and integrated communications.
Create and maintain business relationships that are mutually beneficial, rewarding and supportive for University of Ottawa and its preferred suppliers.

2.Background

Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa (the “University”) is located in the heart of Canada’s capital, with a population of over 45,000 students, teachers and support staff. It is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. The University has ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, science and the humanities make the University a unique place to learn, grow and excel.
The Communications Directorate (CD) enhances and protects the reputation of the University of Ottawa and supports its strategic vision. We collaborate with faculties and services to promote uOttawa’s values, image and brand.

Over the years, the University of Ottawa has developed a decentralized approach to communications; faculties and services have their own communications and marketing staff. The CD is the flagship of the fleet; we play a leadership and co-ordination role.

The CD tells the uOttawa story to local, national and international media; potential students; key stakeholders, including alumni and donors; opinion leaders; and the general public. We also communicate news and information about the University of Ottawa to faculty, students and staff.
We handle media relations, crisis management, advertising design and placement, brand management and strategic planning for the web, and we develop tool kits, social media strategy, guidelines and much more. To this end, the CD prepares an annual corporate strategy, so that faculties and services can make their strategies consistent with ours.

We offer advice as well as training and support on story-telling, strategic communications and marketing, and navigating the changing media and social media landscapes.
As part of the External Relations team, we develop and execute communications and marketing strategies for the Alumni Relations and Development offices. We play a critical role in helping External Relations engage alumni, raise funds and create a culture of philanthropy on campus.

Dates

Publication

2019/11/15 02:52:19 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2019/11/29 03:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2019/12/16 03:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Clarisse Karangwa

613-562-5800 ext. 8968

ckarangw@uottawa.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Main Document	Graphic Design Services	Yes	No
Appendix C	Bid Form - To be submitted separately	Yes	No
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