How to bid on Design Management and Production Services for the City of Lawrenceville

What the City of Lawrenceville is buying

The City of Lawrenceville is seeking qualified marketing firms to provide Design Management and Production Services. This will be an annual contract supporting the Lawrenceville Office of Communications and Marketing.

The City plans to create a Qualified Vendor Pool, which may include a primary full-service design partner and additional firms for on-call graphic design and production support. The initial contract term is one year, with the possibility of four renewal options.

Key dates and deadlines

Statements of Qualifications must be submitted by 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Any submissions received after this time will not be accepted. Submissions will be publicly opened at 2:00 PM on the same day, and only the names of the submitting firms will be read.

Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) must be submitted in writing to Kenneth Morris, Purchasing Director, at [email protected] no later than 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Responses to questions will be issued as an addendum.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for marketing firms with expertise in design management, graphic design, and production services. Firms will be considered for either a primary full-service role or an on-call support role, or both, based on their size, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

This is a two-step procurement process. Only firms that are pre-qualified through this RFQ will be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP).

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click the "View original source" link. This will open the posting on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). You do not need an account to view the posting and its documents.

Qualifications must be returned in a sealed container marked with the Request for Qualifications (RQ) number and your Company Name. Submit one unbound original, two bound copies, and one PDF electronic copy. Deliver your submission to 70 S. Clayton Street, Main Level, Room M46A Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, by the deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all sections of the Request for Qualifications to ensure your submission addresses every requirement. Pay close attention to the requested format for your submission, including the number of copies and how they should be bound.

Since this is a Request for Qualifications, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's experience, capabilities, and past performance in design management, graphic design, and production services. Highlight projects that are similar in scope or complexity to the City's needs.

Ensure all questions are submitted by the deadline. This allows you to clarify any ambiguities and ensures your response is fully compliant with the City's expectations.