Modern and Accessible Website Design, Development, Hosting, Implementation and Migration Using CMS
- Client
- Montana
- RFP Number
- WD-16321
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- Web Design and Development
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- —
Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer requires a vendor to design, develop, host, implement, and migrate a modern, accessible, and user-friendly website using a secure, scalable content management system. The requested scope includes optimizing performance, search functionality, security, and SEO, as well as integrating multimedia content and ArcGIS Story Maps or interactive maps. Additionally, the vendor must test functionality across major browsers, ensure compliance with current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, secure the site using HTTPS/SSL, and monitor performance following the launch. Only USA-based (onshore) organizations are eligible to bid, and the performance of the work will be offsite. Vendors can submit responses digitally via email or online, and the buyer is currently looking for proposal budgets. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than October 19, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from DEWR_Website_RFP_Final.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Division of Engineering & Water Resources is seeking proposals from qualified firms to design and develop a modern, accessible, and user-friendly website. The project includes content management system development, hosting recommendations, content migration, and branding services. Bidding is open to qualified firms with relevant experience, including Indian-Owned businesses.
- Issued by
- Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Division of Engineering & Water Resources
- Deadline for Proposer Questions
- Monday, October 19, 2026
- Responses to Questions / Addenda Issued
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Proposals Due
- Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. MDT
- Proposal Evaluation
- November 2-12, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submitted electronically as a single PDF file via email no later than 4:30 p.m. MDT on October 29, 2026. Main proposal shall not exceed 20 pages.
- Set-aside
- Indian Preference in accordance with CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Virtual collaboration
How proposals are evaluated
| Qualifications & Relevant Experience | 20 points |
| Design Quality & User Experience | 20 points |
| Cost Proposal | 10 points |
| Indian Preference (IPO) | Up to 10 additional points |
Scope of work
- Discovery and planning including review of existing website content, organization, navigation, and functionality
- Website design and responsive website development
- Content review, formatting, and migration
- Development of a DEWR Digital Brand and Website Style Guide
- Integration of multimedia, interactive features, ArcGIS Story Maps, and interactive maps
- Testing and quality assurance across major browsers and devices
- Staff training on website administration and content management, including administrative user documentation
- Website launch and post-launch support and monitoring
Minimum qualifications
- Experience designing websites for Tribal governments, government agencies, public-sector organizations, or environmental and resource management programs
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with the bid
- Cover Letter
- Company Qualifications
- Project Understanding & Approach
- Project Team resumes or biographies
- Relevant Experience & Portfolio
- Design Philosophy & Branding Experience
- Technical Approach
- Project Schedule
- Cost Proposal
- At least three client references
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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