I Love New York Road Map

New York State Department of Economic Development is seeking to retain a qualified contractor that can provide high-quality vector-based cartographic services and map publishing capabilities on behalf of NYS.

Each year, the Road Map will become part of the I LOVE NEW YORK tourism collateral package distributed as a response to consumer requests for tourism information. It will be distributed as a supplemental piece along with the annual ILNY Travel Planner as a means of providing the traveler with a comprehensive information package. The official ILNY Road Map is distributed aby the Division of Tourism to the public at no charge.

New York State law allows paid advertising to appear on the Map. A maximum of 30% of the total square inches of the Map may be allotted to advertising and/or tourism promotion. This area should appear on the contiguous panels. The successful proposal must configure the Map and Map elements around or allow for the advertising space. In the event advertising is not sold, the space will be filled with tourism promotional content.

MANDATORY QUALIFICAITON REQUIREMENTS

Your proposal must demonstrate your ability to comply with:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of producing, designing, publishing and distribution of finished, foldable road maps for the exclusive use of consumers, as well as high resolution imaging in the form of digital art files, such as PDSs, specifically for the use of on-line media.
2. At least three years of experience in working with map making projects of this stature.
3. Proven experience in cartography, publishing and printing consumer mapping marketing pieces.
4. Demonstrated accomplishments in cartography and the printing of transportation and road maps.
5. Staff assigned to this project with relevant experience and qualifications.
6. The Bidder must provide the name, address, phone number, contact name, title and email address of three business references that can substantiate that your company has successfully conducted similar projects in the past.