RFP-DS-2014-02 - RFP for Web Site Redesign with Content Management System (CMS)

Summary of Specifications:
Grand Traverse County is requesting proposals from qualified firms for a web site redesign and content management system (CMS). The system will enable Information Technology (IT) to administer the web site while allowing departments the ability to manage their own content. 

1)Modern website that is easy to use and supports the latest Internet standards. 2)System that utilizes a CMS. Support for users and groups with the ability for departments to update their own content on the web site. The CMS must be easy to maintain and update. 3)Supports responsive web design (RWD). A web design approach aimed at crafting sites to provide an optimal viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling—across a wide range of devices (from mobile phones to desktop computer monitors). 4)Cloud based hosting of the website and CMS. 5)Provide standard navigation throughout the site, but also allow a high degree of customization for each department. 6)Combine all departments into a single web site. 7)Convert content from existing web sites to the new site.