Website Services

The vendor is required to provide from qualified vendors to design and develop a new city website.
- The goal of this project is to create a modern, user-friendly, and accessible website that serves as an effective tool for residents, businesses, and visitors.
- The new website will improve usability, support online transactions, and provide key city information efficiently.
- The website must include the following features:
1. Payment processing:
• Accept payments for parking fines, parking permits, and shelter rental fees.
2. Live stream capabilities:
• Enable live streaming of city meetings for public viewing.
3. Form submission:
• Provide numerous forms for completion directly on the website.
• Ensure completed forms are automatically routed to the appropriate department.
4. Document management:
• Centralized hub for city agendas, meeting minutes, and other important public documents.
5. User-focused navigation:
• Intuitive menus and search functionality.
• "I want to…" section.
6. Community engagement tools:
• Public feedback forms.
• Email or SMS notifications for updates, emergencies, or meeting reminders.
• Event calendars with rsvp capabilities.
7. Accessibility and inclusivity:
• Ada compliance (e.g., screen reader-friendly, adjustable text sizes, color contrast).
• Multilingual support.
8. Emergency notifications:
• Pop-up alerts for urgent updates.
• Integration with local emergency services.
9. Economic development tools:
• Business directory.
• Dedicated pages for business permits, zoning information, and economic incentives.
10. Transparency and accountability:
• Open records request portal.
• Budget and financial reports available for public review.
11. Interactive mapping:
• GIS mapping for zoning, city projects, and public facilities.
• Interactive maps for parking locations, city voting districts, and waste collection schedules.
12. Mobile optimization:
• Fully responsive design for mobile devices.
• Quick links to commonly used functions.
13. Integration capabilities:
• Social media integration.
• CRM integration for managing resident inquiries and complaints.
14. Career and volunteer opportunities:
• Job postings and application submission.
• Volunteer opportunities and sign-ups for community projects.
15. Customizable user accounts:
• Secure login for residents to track permits, payments, or form submissions.
• Notifications for due dates or fines.