Thursday 26 June 2014

Request for Proposals Website Redesign

Request for Proposals Website Redesign

Proposals Due:
July 3, 2014 – 5:00 pm


For more information, contact: Don Tomlinson
MIS Director
dtomlins@ci.austin.mn.us
507-437-9960
 

Issue Date: June 2, 2014

Scope of Work
The scope of work assumes current content, applications, mapping system and payment engine will be preserved and moved to the new website in the implementation. Requirements include but are not limited to the following list. Recommendations from the successful firm that best meet current and future needs will be considered within budget limitations.


  1. Develop a modern, easy-to-use, interactive, visually appealing, architecturally sound and flexible website that meets customer needs.
  2. Create a standardized page format that can be replicated and maintained site-wide, including font style for titles, content; unified color scheme, and layout.
     
  3. Provide a content management system to multiple non-technical internal staff. City of Austin will own all content on site.
     
  4. Provide written content management standards and training for internal maintenance staff across multiple departments.
     
  5. Provide a framework and architecture that allows addition of new features and online services as budget, technology, and future demands indicate.
     
  6. Incorporate design elements that make the website easy to navigate, appealing, functional and searchable.
     
  7. Provide a secure site that meets emerging industry standard guidelines on privacy and accessibility.

Estimated Project Schedule
 
June 2, 2014 Release RFP
July 3, 2014 Proposals due by 5:00 pm
July 11, 2014 Review of proposals
July 18, 2014 Interviews with top ranked respondents
August 4, 2014 Award and contract approval by City of Austin
December 1, 2014 City of Austin website public launch


RFP Source: http://www.ci.austin.mn.us/WebRFP.pdf

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