Department of Education - Amistad Commission Comic Book Development - RFP 26-009 (2026)
Department of Education | State of New JerseyState · Trenton, NJ- Due
- Apr 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 11, 2026
- Contract term
- 0.5 years
The 30-second brief
The New Jersey Department of Education, Division of Field Services, Amistad Commission, seeks proposals from qualified vendors for the development, illustration, and production of the Amistad Comic Book (Solicitation No. 26-009). This resource serves as a foundational K–5 instructional tool supporting New Jersey's Amistad curriculum mandate by integrating African and African American histories, experiences, and contributions through visual storytelling. The project scope encompasses historical research, scripting, character design, storyboarding, full-color illustration, lettering, accessibility remediation (ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA), digital production (print-ready PDF, accessible PDF, web-optimized files, source files), professional printing of 500 copies, and an educator guide. Proposals are due by March 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time via email to [email protected]. Written questions are due by March 18, 2026. The contract term is 6 months with up to a 2-month extension. Evaluation criteria include Personnel Qualifications, Applicant's Experience, Technical Ability and Approach, and Price.
Historical research, Storyline development, Script, Revisions; Character concepts, Style sheets, Environment design; Page thumbnails, Full storyboards; Full-page artwork, Inked line art; Full-color artwork; Speech bubbles, Narrative boxes, Sound effects; Front cover, Back cover, Variants; Two rounds of revisions minimum; ADA-compliant formatting (digital + print); Formatting, Bleed setup, Proofing; Physical print run (500 copies); PDF + Web-optimized files; Meetings, Reporting, Oversight; Sample Guide for Digital and Hard Copy
Personnel Qualifications, Applicant's Experience, Applicant's Technical Ability and Approach to complete the Scope of Work, Price Evaluation
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Summary
The New Jersey Department of Education, Division of Field Services, Amistad Commission, seeks proposals from qualified vendors for the development, illustration, and production of the Amistad Comic Book (Solicitation No. 26-009).
This resource serves as a foundational K–5 instructional tool supporting New Jersey's Amistad curriculum mandate by integrating African and African American histories, experiences, and contributions through visual storytelling. The project scope encompasses historical research, scripting, character design, storyboarding, full-color illustration, lettering, accessibility remediation (ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA), digital production (print-ready PDF, accessible PDF, web-optimized files, source files), professional printing of 500 copies, and an educator guide. Proposals are due by March 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time via email to [email protected]. Written questions are due by March 18, 2026. The contract term is 6 months with up to a 2-month extension. Evaluation criteria include Personnel Qualifications, Applicant's Experience, Technical Ability and Approach, and Price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Personnel Qualifications, Applicant's Experience, Applicant's Technical Ability and Approach to complete the Scope of Work, Price Evaluation
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Historical research, Storyline development, Script, Revisions
- Character concepts, Style sheets, Environment design
- Page thumbnails, Full storyboards
- Full-page artwork, Inked line art
- Full-color artwork
- Speech bubbles, Narrative boxes, Sound effects
- Front cover, Back cover, Variants
- Two rounds of revisions minimum
- ADA-compliant formatting (digital + print)
- Formatting, Bleed setup, Proofing
- Physical print run (500 copies)
- PDF + Web-optimized files
- Meetings, Reporting, Oversight
- Sample Guide for Digital and Hard Copy
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- State of New Jersey Combined Standard Terms and Conditions
- Ownership Disclosure Form
- Disclosure of Investigations and Other Actions Involving Applicant Form
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
- Chapter 271 Vendor Certification and Political Disclosure Form
- MacBride Principles Form
- Business Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Insurance
- Source Disclosure Form
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
- Proof of Affirmative Action Compliance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 6 months
- Scope location
- Trenton, NJ
- Reported agency
- Department of Education
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Department of Education | State of New Jersey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Department of Education | State of New Jersey in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Historical research, Storyline development, Script, Revisions; Character concepts, Style sheets, Environment design; Page thumbnails, Full storyboards; Full-page artwork, Inked line art; Full-color artwork; Speech bubbles, Narrative boxes, Sound effects; Front cover, Back cover, Variants; Two rounds. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Personnel Qualifications, Applicant's Experience, Applicant's Technical Ability and Approach to complete the Scope of Work, Price Evaluation" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 0.5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: State of New Jersey Combined Standard Terms and Conditions, Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investigations and Other Actions Involving Applicant Form, Disclosure of Investment Activities in I. Review the full document from Department of Education | State of New Jersey for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.