Website Redesign and Hosting Services

The Vendor is required to provide web design and development firm to redesign and host the center’s website and ensure full compliance with current ADA accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA or higher).
- The Authority’s goal is to create a modern, user-friendly, mobile-responsive, and fully accessible website that improves access to information and services.
- The redesigned website should:
• Utilize WordPress as the content management system (CMS)
• Improve overall user experience, usability, and navigation
• Meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
• Present a visually appealing design aligned with Center branding
• Support mobile-first responsiveness
• Integrate with existing systems and online services
• Maintain all current features while enhancing searching, sorting, and filtering functionality
• Ensure secure, scalable, and easily maintainable infrastructure
- Discovery & Planning:
• Review current website structure, analytics, and content.
• Develop a site map and content strategy.
• Provide a project timeline and communication plan.
- Website Design:
• Create wireframes and mockups for key pages.
• Develop a modern, intuitive, and responsive design.
• Ensure branding consistency.
• Enhanced accessibility features.
• Provide design iterations based on Center feedback.
- Website Development:
• Build the site using WordPress.
• Implement ADA-compliant features and code.
• Optimized for speed, SEO, and mobile performance.
• Migrate existing content and assist with content creation.
• Migrate DNS records to a third-party DNS provider.
- Functional Requirements:
• Online forms and payment integration capability.
• Document management system.
• Emergency alerts capability.
• Event Calendar and news integration.
• Staff directory.
• Secure hosting environment.
• Integrate social media feed (Facebook and LinkedIn).
- ADA Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA,
• Conduct automated and manual accessibility training.
• Provide an accessibility statement and guidance for ongoing compliance.
• Train staff on accessible content practices.
- Testing and Quality Assurance:
• Cross-browser and cross-device testing.
• Usability testing.
• Accessibility audits.
• Security review.
- Training, Maintenance, and Documentation:
• Staff training in content management.
• Ongoing technical support options.
• Warranty and post-launch support period.
- Criminal Background Check:
• Assist with deployment and DNS updates.
• Provide 30-90 days of post-launch support.
• Offer optional ongoing maintenance services.