Utica Harbor Point Graphic Design & Signage Package

The City of Utica, New York seeks a qualified, experienced and creative graphic designer, design firm or agency to create cohesive branding, signage and marketing materials for the recently-opened Utica Harbor.

Historically, the Erie Canal and Utica’s Harbor served an industrial purpose that became an economic driver in many communities across New York State.  Today, the City’s vision is to create a modern, lively place to live, work, shop and recreate on the waterfront in a manner mindful of its historic beginnings.

Through this RFP, the City is seeking to create a new logo for the Harbor to be used in for marketing purposes, including advertisements, posters, flyers, website, social media and letterhead, as well as on signage throughout the Harbor.  Additionally, the City is seeking the design of a new permanent, placemaking sign at the entranceway to the Harbor on North Genesee Street.

Requests for a copy of the City’s Request For Proposals should be made to: Christopher Lawrence, Urban & Economic Development Deputy Commissioner at clawrence@cityofutica.com.  Proposals are due to the City’s Board of Contract & Supply no later than 3:30 PM on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

The RFP posted to this site states that the City "anticipates deliverables no later than December 10th, 2025".  Due to a late change to the proposal submittal deadline prior to posting, this deliverable deadline should have been adjusted within the RFP to late January/early February 2026.