The state of Michigan is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive website development, hosting, and maintenance services with an integrated content management system (CMS). The primary objective is to create a visitor-focused, cutting-edge website designed to inspire and assist travelers in planning trips to Michigan. Special emphasis will be placed on accessibility, ensuring the site goes beyond standard ADA compliance to offer an inclusive and highly functional user experience for all.

The chosen vendor must demonstrate expertise in modern search engine optimization (SEO) and generative engine optimization (GEO), leveraging the latest advancements in technology to deliver a best-in-class site. The website will feature content tailored to four-season and activity-based travel needs, allowing travelers to easily find information relevant to trip planning.

Technical requirements include a complete hosting solution with robust database, operating system, and server hardware management, alongside security measures such as firewalls, load balancing, and intrusion prevention. Additional expectations cover system backup and recovery, network and infrastructure management, role-based CMS interface, responsive design, and technical support with severity-based response times. The solution should also include quality assurance, user acceptance testing, site update notifications, performance monitoring, analytics integration, and seamless integration with existing system tools.