Graphic Design Services – 10-Year Anniversary Report

Request for Proposal (RFP) USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter is a 501c3, non-profit organization in the state of Missouri. We are celebrating our 10-Year Anniversary throughout 2011. As part of this celebration, we are currently soliciting graphic design services for a 10-Year Anniversary Report to be distributed at our monthly program in October. We also envision using the Report as a promotional piece to share our vision and mission with potential sponsors, members and partners. USGBC-Missouri Gateway staff and volunteers have been collecting written and video testimonials, photos, etc. and will provide content for the Report. We are very excited about the fantastic opportunities of this project! We envision the 10-Year Anniversary Report as a 6-10 page paper and electronic document that will: Tell the story of green building and USGBC-Missouri Gateway over the past ten years. Highlight the impact of green building and USGBC-Missouri Gateway over the past ten years. Serve as a “case for support” for future fundraising, member recruitment, media coverage, etc.

USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter launched a new website in 2008. In 2010, we merged with another Chapter in Missouri, changed our name and updated our branding materials. Please see new materials in Appendix B, including a 10-Year Anniversary Timeline that we have considered as a potential cover for the 10-Year Anniversary Report. It is also important to maintain our branding materials complementary with the national USGBC. In 2006, USGBC released chapter communication guidelines which we would like to follow (Appendix C). USGBC also provides Trademark Guidelines on their website. All proposals for 10-Year Anniversary Report Graphic Design Services should include the following information: Brief overview of your company, including experience working with similar non-profit clients. Your plan – including timeline - for USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter’s 10-Year Anniversary Report.

Please note that we are open to your creative and outside-of-the-box ideas! Samples of similar work (website links are acceptable). Cost of your graphic design services to design USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s 10-Year Anniversary Report.

– please complete the bid form below and include it with your proposal. Any additional information that you feel would be useful to your proposal.

We have enclosed the following information to assist in the preparation of your proposal: Appendix A: Bid & References form (below). Please fill out the form and submit it with your proposal.

Your organization has the opportunity to make an in-kind donation for your services. Any donation will be recognized with a sponsorship level to be determined based upon the amount of the in-kind donation.

Appendix B: Samples of existing USGBC-Missouri Gateway branding materials (below). Appendix C: USGBC Communication Guidelines (attached as separate PDF).

Please submit a single electronic PDF of your proposal June 3, 2011 by 5 PM CDT. It will be reviewed in early June and you will be notified of our selection in mid or late June, 2011. USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter reserves the right to reject any proposals submitted and to make the award where it appears to be in our best interest.

Thank you in advance for your interest! If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at (314) 577-0854 or emily.andrews@mobot.org. Sincerely,

Emily Andrews Executive Director USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter

Appendix A

USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter RFP for Design Services

BID FORM Deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, June 3, 2011 at 5:00 PM CDT. Base Bid $_____________________ Hourly Rate for additional services $_____________________ In-kind donation to USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter $_____________________ TOTAL BID AMOUNT $_____________________

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References of local, non-profit clients: Name Company Phone Number 1. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Appendix B

Existing USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Branding Materials

USGBC Missouri Gateway Chapter Website – www.usgbc-mogateway.org

Business Card

Letterhead / Envelope

Membership Piece (front & back)

Page from 2010 Annual Report

Power Point Templates

10 Year Anniversary Timeline (note: this was originally formatted to print on a six foot tall banner)