The vendor required to provide website redesign and site maintenance services to content management services and design for a new website for the city.
- This redesign will create a professional, citizen-focused website with clear navigation, modern branding, and engaging visuals.
- The website should be easily updatable by internal staff, with the ability to seamlessly migrate any existing page content onto the new platform.
- Site requirements:
• Website design will be in line with city branding
• Website will have enhanced user navigation and search engine optimization;
• Website will have browser-based administration capabilities, allowing internal city website administrators to edit, create, or delete web content;
• Website will have user friendly meetings and events calendar with the ability to link to relevant information for calendar entry;
• Website will have an organized and searchable forms and information directory;
• Website will include standard analytics integration;
• Website will have dynamic posting across web pages;
• Website will contain complete and accurate descriptions of the city along with departments, including staff directories;
• Website will have language translation capabilities;
• Website will accept digital payments for any and all city business;
• Website will have easy navigation across departmental landing pages, complete with necessary content and internal links;
• Website must be fully searchable;
• Security integration in line with requirements from city’s department;
• Website will have document management where needed;
• Ability to opt-in to city alerts and news updates via email subscriptions;
• Seamless data migration from the city’s current website;
• Website must meet all current accessibility standards and be documented fully;
- Target personas and branding
1. Target personas
a. Residents, business and property owners:
• Intuitive and efficient access to city services and local government resources
• Example tasks: pay bills, permits, report issues, city hall contacts
b. Investors and economic development partners
• Those looking for information regarding investing in city growth
• Example tasks: learn about business opportunities, development incentives and pilot programs, commerce resources
c. Visitors, residents, and returning city natives
• Those who want to explore the area
• Example tasks: discover parks, arts, entertainment, culture, food and drinks, education, and events.
2. Branding
• Colors: dark orange (primary), orange (secondary)
• Typography: modern sans-serif, highly legible
• Crest logo versions:
o Full circular crest with city – est. 1832 (header)
o Simplified crest icon (favicon and social)
o Muted watermark version (footer).
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 9, 2026
