What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills seeks a qualified vendor to provide website design, hosting, and maintenance consultant services under RFP2027-14 through December 31, 2027. The selected contractor will work offsite to maintain easily updated online functionality, create new pages, ensure broad ADA accessibility, and provide 24/7 critical support. The scope includes implementing system updates, search and navigation tools, an events calendar, breaking news posting, on-demand usage reports, and data processing. The vendor must also secure the site against hacking, spyware, and unauthorized alterations while providing hosting, remote server backups, and statistics. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit sealed proposals to the Director of Purchasing at the Township Purchasing Office in Parsippany, New Jersey. An evaluation committee will score proposals based on qualifications, understanding of the project scope, prior government experience, management accessibility, and price.
Scope of work
- Maintain and host the Township's official website
- Maintain easily updated online functionality for photos, forms, and content
- Create new pages upon request
- Maintain broad ADA accessibility across all platforms
- Provide 24/7 service in critical situations
- Implement system updates, search functions, navigation menus, and event calendars
- Protect website from hacking, unauthorized alterations, cookies, spyware, and pop-ups
- Maintain a complete current copy on a remote server with backups
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications/General Abilities | Not specified |
| Understanding of Project Scope/Proposed Methods/Procedures | Not specified |
| Prior Experience and Familiarity | Not specified |
| Management/Organization/Accessibility | Not specified |
| Price and other factors | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore USA organization only
- Minimum of three references from similar contracts, preferably within last three years
- Experience with Federal, State, County, and local government agencies
- Familiarity with Federal and State statutes, regulations, and procedures
- Compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq.
- Valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
Documents to include with your response
- One original and one copy of the proposal
- Statement of Ownership (stockholders owning 10 percent or greater interest)
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran certification
- Minimum of three references with contact details, service description, dates, and cost
- Resumes and company profile for key personnel
- List of anticipated subcontractors with addresses and telephone numbers
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Signed addenda or written interpretations, if any
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit one original and one copy in a sealed envelope to Suzanne Taylor, Director of Purchasing, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054, marked with provider name, RFP#, title, and 'Sealed RFP Response'.