Specifications include, but are not limited to: The CONTRACTOR will provide services and staff, and otherwise do all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work, as set forth below. The CONTRACTOR will provide services including, but not limited to, the following: A. Provide graphic design and layout services for communications projects identified by the AGENCY with output for, but not limited to, print (e.g., posters, brochures, roadside billboards, gas pump toppers, vehicle wraps), Web and broadcast television (e.g., TV tickers). B. Implement updates and revisions to draft files as requested and provide revised files as required for review by the AGENCY. C. Ensure output is in the format(s), and meets specifications, required by third parties (e.g., professional printers, television stations, Web sites) and/or the AGENCY. D. Advise the AGENCY on effective design for communicating the AGENCYS messages and for measuring the effectiveness of the messages. E. Identify and supply appropriate royalty-free photography and illustration files as components of design and layout product. If the photography and/or illustrations are for use only by the AGENCY and not other clients of the CONTRACTOR, the AGENCY will consider purchasing royalty-free photography and illustrations. The CONTRACTOR must obtain prior approval from the AGENCY before making a purchase and must guarantee the photography and/or illustrations will be used only for the AGENCY and no other clients. F. For printed materials, represent the AGENCY at press checks. G. Upon request, provide three design directions for the AGENCY on a design project. H. Function as the liaison with the printers, television stations, Web sites and other service providers on behalf of the AGENCY. I. To assist the AGENCY in fulfilling its mission and reaching its goals, work cooperatively with other AGENCY contractors, such as public relations, media buyers and other creative-producing contractors. J. Upon request, provide bid estimates for graphic design projects. K. Upon request, obtain three bids for AGENCY selection and approval for services such as print and ship or print and mount. L. Be prepared to work on a Mac platform with files created on a PC platform, including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint files. M. Provide File Transfer Protocol services at no charge. N. On multi-page projects, conduct a page-by-page review of the entire file with an AGENCY representative. O. If requested, develop brief pieces of text. P. Be prepared to copy files to CD and/or DVD or upload files via File Transfer Protocols. Q. Alert the AGENCY to any problems that might lead to dissatisfaction on the part of AGENCY partners or to AGENCY liability. R. Be willing and able to meet in the AGENCYS offices in Olympia, Washington with 24-hour notice. Agree that no travel expenses or travel time will be invoiced to the AGENCY, with the number of non-billed trips not to exceed three times per year.
