What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) seeks a qualified vendor to redesign and update its WordPress website at centraldistrictcpda.org. The scope includes a visual redesign, content audit and rewrite, usability and accessibility improvements, content migration, staff training, documentation, and 30-day post-launch support. Onshore USA organizations with demonstrated nonprofit or public-sector website experience and WordPress expertise are eligible to bid, with work performed offsite. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF to [email protected] by December 18, 2026, and questions may also be emailed to [email protected]. CDCPDA will evaluate proposals based on relevant experience and portfolio quality (30%), cost and value (20%), and timeline and ability to meet the May 2027 deadline (15%), among other criteria. The project starts in February 2027 with a target completion of May 2027, and the budget will be determined based on proposals received.
Scope of work
- Discovery and content audit with written findings report
- Visual redesign and restructured navigation and page hierarchy
- Development of required pages including Tenant Directory and Rent Space
- Constant Contact newsletter, Google Analytics, and Classy fundraising integration
- Historical and cultural preservation features and space rental UX improvements
- Content migration, rewrite, and population of new pages
- Staff training and ongoing site maintenance documentation
- 30-day post-launch support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant experience and portfolio quality | 30% |
| Understanding of scope and quality of proposed approach | 25% |
| Cost and value | 20% |
| Timeline and ability to meet May 2027 deadline | 15% |
| Community rootedness (Black-owned, women-owned, or Central District-based) | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience designing and developing websites for nonprofit or community-based organizations
- Portfolio of comparable projects
- Experience with WordPress (preferred) or demonstrated ability to migrate from WordPress cost-effectively
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Ability to complete the project by May 2027
- References from at least two prior clients
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter introducing your firm and your interest in this project
- Overview of your proposed approach to each phase of the scope
- Portfolio of 2–3 comparable website projects with brief descriptions
- Proposed timeline from contract execution through launch
- Itemized cost estimate
- Team overview including who will work on this project
- Two professional references
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Proposals should be submitted as a single PDF to [email protected].