A California library is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive website redesign and implement a modern digital experience platform utilizing a robust content management system (CMS). The project involves a complete overhaul of the library’s website with an emphasis on a contemporary, clean design that caters to a diverse patron base with varying needs and technical proficiencies. The redesigned website must embody equity-centered navigation and migrate specified content from the current site seamlessly, while maintaining a user-centered approach through intuitive information architecture and fully responsive design across all devices.

The CMS should be robust and user-friendly, allowing for granular user role permissions, content workflow with approval processes, version control, media library management, and content scheduling capabilities. The platform must enhance user experience by offering real-time chat between patrons and staff, a simplified interface to reduce cognitive load, and advanced search features. This includes a unified search interface for all library resources, Google-like intuitive search functionality, advanced query options, content relevance ranking, and the ability for users to save and manage their search histories.

Questions from interested vendors must be submitted by January 6, 2026.