What the buyer needs
AI summarySunLine Transit Agency seeks proposals from qualified USA onshore organizations to provide website hosting and maintenance services for a one-year contract period. The scope includes web hosting, a discrete server development environment for patches and structural changes, at least one dedicated server with a load balancer and redundancy, daily backups with download access, a dedicated SQL server with live swap redundancy, and development and staging servers. The consultant must also handle server hardware and CMS monitoring, software updates, data storage, and security. Eligible proposers must possess at least five years of experience providing web hosting and maintenance services and provide evidence meeting agency insurance requirements. Questions and clarification requests are due by November 20, 2026, and an intent to bid must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Proposers must submit proposals electronically through the Bonfire portal by December 8, 2026, prior to 3:00 p.m.
Scope of work
- Off-premises web hosting and maintenance services for the SunLine Transit Agency website
- Provision of a discrete development and staging server environment for patching and structural changes
- Server architecture preferably including at least one dedicated server with a load balancer and redundancy
- Daily backups with download access
- At least one dedicated SQL server with live swap redundancy
- Active monitoring, testing, and management of server hardware and CMS components
- Regular software updates and patches included with hosting
- Data storage, advanced firewall intrusion protection, and cybersecurity management
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Company Qualifications, Experience & References | Not specified |
| Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of experience providing webhosting and maintenance services
- Minimum of three (3) and maximum of five (5) references, preferably from public transit agencies, utilities, or governmental groups
- Proper licenses and certifications held and maintained during the course of the contract
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Cover Form (Exhibit 1)
- Letter of Introduction
- Table of Contents
- Approach to Providing Services
- Exception Form (Exhibit 2)
- Designation of Subconsultants (Exhibit 3)
- Reference Form (Exhibit 4)
- Cost Proposal Form (Exhibit 5)
- Financial Statements
- Certificate of Liability Insurance (COLI) or letter from broker
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Bonfire Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Upload required documents in Adobe PDF format via https://sunline-procurements.bonfirehub.com/ prior to 3:00 p.m. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted.