BACKGROUND
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council addresses human resource issues facing agriculture businesses in Canada. Its objectives are to support an adequate, reliable, and well-trained work force that will strengthen the ability of the farm community to thrive and be successful in an internationally competitive marketplace. The Council’s efforts are collaborative and involve the participation of agricultural leaders, governments and educational stakeholders to research, develop and implement solutions to challenges in employment and skills development in primary agriculture. It is recognized as the centre for reliable labour market information, and the access point for customizable solutions related to HR management and training. For more information about the Canadian Agricultural HR Council, visit www.cahrc-ccrha.ca.
REQUEST FOR STANDING OFFER
The Council is soliciting proposals from service providers to provide graphic design services for our organization. The purpose of this RFSO is to select suitable contractor(s) and establish a Standing Offer Agreement with the successful bidder(s) for the provision of services.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The Graphic Designer will conceptualize and design a series of documents detailing research results from the Council’s projects. Designs will:
• Be fresh and original, yet compliant with the Council’s brand
• Use client-supplied content and a combination of client-supplied and purchased photography.
The proposal in response to the request for standing offer will describe how the proponent will fulfil the following:
• Creative: The Graphic Designer will design two concept options, showing overall thematic direction, copy layout and type styles, general color palette, and image treatment, based on client-provided messaging.
• Production: The Graphic Designer will design documents in English and French to final client-supplied copy. Plan for up to two rounds of optional client-requested edits, delivered in file formats including PDF.
• Delivery: The Graphic Designer will prepare the final approved documents for printing and/or posting to the Council web site.
THE WORK
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and during the timeline outlined below, the service provider may be engaged to provide services for one or multiple projects, as required.
TERM
The term of the standing offer will be for a period of two years, from March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2025 with an option to extend.
GUIDELINES
A submission is not to exceed 5 pages, excluding consultant CV’s and three references.
Submissions must include but are not limited to the following components:
- Description of services to be provided;
- Demonstrated ability to perform the work, experience in designing and producing documents in English and French;
- Organizational history with experience and qualification profile;
- 2-3 samples of your work including infographics;
- Number of years of professional graphic design work;
- A list of previous industry association clients. Experience in working with agricultural clients would be an asset;
- References;
- Financial proposal and rates.
LOGISTICS
Proposals should be prepared in English and submitted electronically to
jschryburt@cahrc-ccrhac.a clearly indicating ‘Graphic Design Services’. The deadline for the submission is 4:00 p.m. EST on February 27, 2023. Late submissions will not be considered. The successful bidder(s) will be notified in writing prior to March 1, 2023.
All questions are to be sent electronically to Julie Schryburt, Finance and Administration Manager at jschryburt@cahrc-ccrha.ca
