The agency is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive website redesign, hosting, and ongoing maintenance services utilizing a content management system (CMS). The project requires the creation of a flexible, informative, and user-friendly website that is easy to maintain and update, with the capability to display large volumes of constantly changing information for key audiences. Developed solutions should include a web-based administrative tool, enabling authorized management staff to update site content as needed.

Proposals must include hosting services, website maintenance, and implementation of a new CMS. The redesigned site must ensure compatibility with major browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari, and provide seamless functionality across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices through responsive design. Accessibility is a priority, ensuring equal access for all users including employees, tenants, partners, and clients.

The selected vendor will be responsible for preparing the site for go-live, which includes updating records, configuring necessary features, conducting comprehensive testing of all functionalities, and training agency staff on site features and administrator tools. Ongoing maintenance tasks will include timely repairs to scripting and code, fixing broken links or images, updating and revising site content and graphics, supporting minor monthly updates and any intermittent major changes, and maintaining the site’s search engine capabilities. Additionally, the vendor must facilitate integration of new third-party applications, plugins, or software extensions as required by the agency.