Website Redesign and Content Management System

The vendor is required to provide comprehensive website redesign of the current college website and provide a new or improved content management system.
a) Research and discover:
•    Conduct a thorough analysis of the current website's performance, user behavior, and content.
•    Gather insights from staff and user surveys, interviews, and website analytics.
•    conduct in-person focus groups with each of the stakeholder groups (students, classified staff, students, and administrators) to hear the needs of each stakeholder group.
•    Create user personas and map out user journeys.
b) Content audit and strategy:
•    Plan for SEO optimization.
c) Design and user experience (UX)
•    Create wireframes and mockups for the new website.
•    Focus on responsive design, accessibility, and intuitive navigation.
•    Incorporate the college’s branding elements and ensure brand consistency across all pages.
d) Development and technology stack:
•    Choose the appropriate technology stack (e.g., CMS, front-end frameworks).
•    Develop any custom features (e.g., event calendars, forms, widgets).
•    Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
•    Conduct thorough testing of all functionalities (forms, links, interactive elements).
•    Address any “bugs” or issues.
•    Test performance (load times, server response).
e) Content migration and launch:
•    Migrate existing content to the new website.
•    Set up redirects for old URLs.
•    Plan a smooth transition from the old site to the new one.
f) Training and documentation:
•    Train college staff in managing the new website (content updates, workflows, publishing), as well as editors and publishers on new content management system (CMS).
•    Documentation for ongoing maintenance and content governance.
•    Provide standard length and quantity of training and costs for any additional training or technical support.
g) Post launch support and maintenance:
•    Monitor website performance and user feedback.
•    Address any post-launch issues promptly.
•    Regularly address content and security patches.
h) Timeline and milestones:
•    Set milestones for design approval, development, testing and launch.
•    Define a realistic timeline with each milestone identified.
•    Include a detailed project plan with estimated hours for each phase.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: August 8, 2025