Request
for Proposal - Bush Foundation Website Enhancements and Support April 24, 2013
Project
Summary: The
Bush Foundation seeks a website development firm to enhance the Foundation’s
current website (www.bushfoundation.org)
by incorporating new functionality and enhancing existing functionality.
The website is built on Drupal 7, and the firm must be able to effectively work
within the Drupal 7 platform. The selected firm will work closely with
the Bush Foundation’s communications staff to develop the functionality and
ensure they meet the needs of the Foundation. Ongoing technical support of the
website is desired.
Because
the Foundation focuses its activities on Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography, we are very unlikely
to select a development firm from outside that area.
A
proposal is desired by end of day Friday, May 17, 2013.
Project
Background: The
Bush Foundation’s current website was launched in May 2011. The current
website has many features that work well; however, new needs have arisen due to
a new strategic framework led by a new president. We seek a website development
firm that will help us meet the new needs and that is willing to work in a phased
approach of development. The firm should be interested in being a long-term
partner that will provide ongoing support and potentially future development.
The firm will work with communications staff who are knowledgeable in website
development and Drupal. There is also a preview website for testing that
mirrors the public website. Enhancing the preview website would also be
part of the project.
Project
Scope: The
project will require the following involvement and deliverables:
- Analyze
the current Bush Foundation website to identify performance issues that
may impact the website enhancements outlined in this document. Propose a
plan and budget to fix these issues in consultation with Bush Foundation
communications staff.
- Work with
the Bush Foundation's communications staff to design new layouts and
organize revised website content using a new strategic framework (under
development).
- Develop
wireframes and other UX elements.
- Develop a
searchable grants database. Explore the possibility of dynamic
updates from the GIFTS SQL database. If dynamic updates are not possible,
develop a searchable grants database that supports frequent importing of
data (for example, via .xlsx or .csv files).
- Develop
functionality to allow grantees to report and share stories related to
their work.
- Enhance
the ability to link content. For example, the story a grantee shares
about their work would be linked to their grant in the database.
- Provide ongoing technical support for the website.
Proposal
Requirements:
- A brief
description of the process you would use to interact with Foundation staff
in all phases of the project and to provide the deliverables described.
- Information
about any special considerations for developing the website functionality.
- Samples
of at least three website projects that demonstrate your experience and
effectiveness in building Drupal websites.
- A summary
of the professional background and skills of the developers who would be
assigned to this project.
- A price
estimate for development and project management services with your
underlying assumptions. A broad range estimate is acceptable.
- Contact information for at least three clients.
Selection
Process: The
Foundation will interview up to four respondents to explore the development
firm’s capabilities, ideas, and questions, and to evaluate what the working
relation would be like, before it selects a single development firm. A proposal
revisal may be required after the pitch and interview. We intend to select a
website development firm by June 7, 2013.
Evaluation
Criteria:
- Quality
of previous work and experience, including extensive experience in the
creation of Drupal web platforms.
- Experience
working with nonprofits or foundations.
- Ability
to deliver proposal requirements in the suggested timeframe.
- Cost effectiveness.
Assumptions: The Bush
Foundation is not liable for any cost associated with the preparation of the
proposal or any other costs incurred by any firm or individuals prior to their
selection as the developer.
Submitting
your proposal: Please
submit one copy by end of day on Friday, May 17, 2013, via email or
mail to:
Brian
Fier
Bush Foundation
332 Minnesota Street, Suite E900
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 379-2270
bfier@bushfoundation.org
Bush Foundation
332 Minnesota Street, Suite E900
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 379-2270
bfier@bushfoundation.org
Please
note that Brian Fier will be out of the office April 29 - May 5, 2013.
Questions will be answered before or after those days.
Thank
you in advance for your response and your interest in the Bush Foundation.
Source: http://www.bushfoundation.org/bush-foundation-website-enhancements-and-support
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