When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $40,000 – $70,000.

It was issued by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The work is located in New Jersey, United States.

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Flood Prone Property Experience Based Graphic Novella

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Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

New Jersey, United StatesPosted: October 14, 2026Deadline: November 17, 2026

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SUMMARY

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a creative firm or team to develop a graphic novella that illustrates the lived experiences of residents facing flooding and the Blue Acres voluntary flood buyout program.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience in graphic storytelling, community engagement, or climate-related work
Must demonstrate familiarity with New Jersey's environmental context, especially coastal resilience and flood management
Must have ability to interpret and visualize design proposals and planning processes
Must have skill in layout, typography, and visual storytelling
Must have experience creating comics, storyboards, or illustrated narratives
Must have strong storytelling skills for merging technical information with human stories
Must have experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing timelines
Must have ability to convert technical data into simplified graphics
Must establish and maintain an active profile in NJSTART

BUDGET

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$40,000 – $70,000

CONTRACT DURATION

18 months

TIMELINE

Concept Development: 4 weeks

Scriptwriting & Storyboarding: 8 weeks

Art Production: 3–6 months

Review, Edits & Revisions: 4–6 weeks

Final Design, Copyediting & Layout: 6 weeks

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 23, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

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DESCRIPTION

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is soliciting proposals for a graphic novella (25-35 pages) to serve as a practical tool for increasing accessibility and relatability regarding flood buyouts, relocation, and community resilience. The project involves research, narrative development, and visual illustration to translate complex policy and emotional decision-making into a human-centered comic-style publication. The contract term is 12 to 18 months, with a potential one-year extension, and a goal of completion by September 2027.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $40,000 – $70,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The work is located in New Jersey, United States.

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