Editorial Design Services, Investing in Infrastructure - Cambodia

⁠⁠⁠Company Overview:

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

Project Overview and Role:

Investing in Infrastructure is a nationwide, social investment and infrastructure policy program funded by the Australian Government, implemented by Palladium. The program is working to drive and stimulate private sector investment in infrastructure including water and electricity sectors through supporting resilient infrastructure policy development in Cambodia.

Scope of Services:

The objective of this procurement is to engage a stand-by editorial design service firm or consultant who can enhance the presentation and readability of 3i’s reports based on tasking of each project. As a result of engaging an editorial design service firm, 3i will have reports and deliverables that are visually appealing, with relevant thematic design and strong branding. The final reports will enable readers to easily navigate content and data through good design, layout and other visual enhancements such as infographics.

The supplier is expected to provide the following services:
Editorial design services, including basic editing and proofreading services
Graphic design and layout
Project oversight and management, quality control
Each task will be set out in a Task Order with the specific requirements for each project detailed. The service provider would be requested to submit a quotation for each Task Order prior to commencing work. Upon contract signing, 3i expects to issue Task Orders for several large reports (150 pages+). Additional tasks may vary in length, complexity and purpose.

In most instances, long and complex documents will have been edited by 3i’s external editing service, however some documents may not and the editorial design service provider may be required to provide basic editing and proofreading services on a case by case basis. If required, this would be set out in the Task Order for the specific project.

3i will be fully engaged in the editorial design process and will work in a participatory way with the consultant to review and identify key content areas and ensure the reports meet the overall strategic communication objectives of the 3i program.

Supplier Requirements:

The supplier will have the following capabilities as a minimum:

Professional company in the field of editorial/graphic design services
A team composed of competent and experienced personnel in the required fields
Track record of successful projects in the required service areas
Ability to respond to requests with a minimum lead-time and complete projects in the agreed timeframe
Ability to manage the design project to deliver the expected outcomes
A track record delivering high quality products for donor-funded projects is desirable.

Proposals:

Interested suppliers are to use the 3i Response Form when submitting proposals.
Interested suppliers are to attach the CVs of the key team members.
Potential suppliers are requested to provide a price proposal for different services as per section C1 of the Response Form, on an hourly basis. The rate should be all inclusive, and include any necessary costs for the supplier to carry out the work. In addition to the price proposal, the supplier should also detail any other relevant assumptions or required terms. Note that rates are indicative and provided for comparison purposes. Each Task Order would be priced based on exact requirements.
Interested suppliers are to attach the company profile / team background of their previous work, ideally related to this project.

How to Apply:

Applications close 4:00pm 28 June 2021 by email to rfp@3icambodia.org with “235_ Editorial Design Services – RFP” in the subject line. Any proposals received after this time and date will not be considered.