Eleven graphic design companies have submitted bids for a contract to design Tacoma Public Utilities‘ (TPU’s) 2014 Annual Financial Report.

TPU consists of three operating divisions: Tacoma Power, Tacoma Water, and Tacoma Rail. TPU’s annual report is largely read by financial and investment communities, as well as local elected officials, community leaders, and utility industry leaders. TPU’s 2013 Annual Financial Report is available online here.

The bid deadline expired on Tues., July 29, at 11 a.m.

The following companies submitted bids for the contract: Mile 25, Co. (Poulsbo, Wash.); Design Works, LLC (Seattle, Wash.); Andra Freet Creative (Seattle, Wash.); Lionfish (Redmond, Wash.); Revel Creative Group (Kirkland, Wash.); Scott Hamilton Design (Port Orchard, Wash.); Blank Space, LLC (Seattle, Wash.); Enviroissues (Seattle, Wash.); Show Pony (Seattle, Wash.); IRC Print and Design (Lacey, Wash.); and Tactical Marketing Group (Tacoma, Wash.).

The one-year contract could be renewed for four additional one-year terms.