When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

It was issued by Oswego Community Unit School District 308. The work is located in Oswego, Illinois, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

School photography company with experience serving K–12 districts. Capability to provide on-site fall, spring, and athletic photography. Experience producing and delivering student identification cards. Capacity to coordinate multiple school and athletic department schedules. Ability to provide online ordering, multiple photographers, and outdoor team-photo risers.

Photography Services (Due October 26, 2026)

Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

Oswego, Illinois, United StatesPosted: September 24, 2026Deadline: October 26, 2026

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SUMMARY

The organization seeks a photography services provider for student and staff portraits, student identification cards, and athletic picture day operations during the 2027–2028 school year, with renewal options through 2030.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be appropriately licensed or certified to do business in the State of Illinois
Must provide references from at least three comparable size businesses or school districts
Must provide proof of insurance including comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella liability
Must ensure all personnel working on District property have passed required background checks per 105 ILCS 5/10-21.9
Must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
Must comply with Faith's Law regarding employment history reviews for sexual misconduct
Must provide ID card printers and supplies for two high schools, five middle schools, and the District Office
Must provide digital images compatible with the yearbook provider

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP Released: September 21st, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting: October 6th, 2026

Vendor Questions Due: October 19th, 2026

Proposal Submissions Date: October 26th, 2026

Evaluation for Interviews: Week of October 26th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 19, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Oswego Community Unit School District 308

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization is seeking photography services for the 2027–2028 school year, with options to continue the agreements through the 2028–2029 and 2029–2030 school years. Services will include fall and spring photography for student and staff portraits, with package options distributed to parents and guardians.

The selected provider will prepare, create, and deliver student identification cards to schools. Identification cards will support library resource center book checkout, and duplicate cards for returning elementary students must be provided before the start of the school year. Elementary-level yearbook agreements are handled separately by individual schools.

Elementary-level photo backgrounds must be provided at no additional charge. The provider will also coordinate athletic picture day schedules with athletic departments, offer online ordering where available, provide at least two photographers when necessary, and supply outdoor risers for large team photographs. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026, and questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Oswego Community Unit School District 308. The work is located in Oswego, Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: School photography company with experience serving K–12 districts
Capability to provide on-site fall, spring, and athletic photography
Experience producing and delivering student identification cards
Capacity to coordinate multiple school and athletic department schedules
Ability to provide online ordering, multiple photographers, and outdoor team-photo risers

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