Website Design, Development, Implement, Migrate, Testing and Launch Service Using WordPress and Drupal CMS

The City is seeking a vendor to design, develop, implement, migrate, test, and launch a website using WordPress, Drupal, or a similar content management system. The agency wants to create a user-friendly, visually appealing, and accessible website that reflects the City's character and branding guidelines. The project aims to enhance communication, transparency, and service delivery for residents, businesses, and visitors while improving website organization, navigation, and search functionality. The scope of work covers conducting stakeholder interviews and user research, developing a site architecture, and creating a content strategy. The selected vendor must provide multiple design concepts, migrate existing content to the new platform, and implement interactive features such as forms, calendars, and news updates. The agency also requires integration with social media and third-party applications, optimization for fast loading times, search engine optimization, and compatibility with mobile devices. Bidders must ensure the website complies with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. The agency requires the vendor to conduct usability, accessibility, and browser or device testing to support a seamless launch with minimal downtime. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid, and the performance of the work will take place offsite. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or online. The source document does not specify key dates or detailed evaluation criteria for this opportunity.