CALL TO GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: Request for Proposals for Website ReDesign and Development

The Sonoma-Mendocino Economic Development District (SMEDD) is initiating a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to identify a vendor qualified to plan, execute, and deliver an ADA-compliant website for SMEDD built on the WordPress platform.

SMEDD requires a vendor who has demonstrated experience in managing website projects and expertise with best practices regarding successful website architecture, design, development, and deployment.

SMEDD seeks a vendor that will provide a dedicated Project Manager, messaging strategist, UI/UX designer(s), and expert WP developer(s) for the following services:

•  Project Core Elements:
  o Research and discovery, including kick-off meeting
  o Client portal that acts as a one-stop shop for the project team, schedule, creative index, additions to the project and more
•  Content and Messaging
  o Brand exploration and key messaging
  o Content development
  o Training on how to use the website
• Website Core Features:
  o Design process (sitemap, wireframes, moodboards and style guide, and mockups) built on the WordPress platform
  o Responsive design and development so the site works on mobile and desktop devices
  o Best practices in code for Search Engine Optimization
  o Header/footer, home page, and core page builder elements
• Website Pages:
  o 4-6 key pages (i.e. About Us,Goals and Objectives, Board Documents, Contact, etc...)
  o Social media Integration
• Advanced features that integrate with the whole site or key features:
  o Multi-language options
  o General site announcement
  o Mailing list sign-up integration and/or form
  o Compliance with ADA and Cookies (GDPR and CCPA)
• Launch
  o Quality assurance and testing across multiple browsers and devices
  o Verify: sitemap.xml, Google Analytics, 301 redirects, forms
  o Server/DNS configurations and customer support
  o Launch the website
• Optional Ongoing Services:
  o Hosting
  o WordPress Software Updates
  o Monthly retainers for design or development needs

The projected budget for the redesign and launch is between $25,000 and $35,000.

Proposals due September 6, 2022

See full details HERE