WD-15953 - USA (Washington, DC) - GLOBAL - Managed Website Hosting, Development and Digital Support Services using WordPress CMS - Deadline July 31,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide managed website hosting, development and digital support services using WordPress CMS. • Managed Hosting Infrastructure– Management of Organization’s Google Cloud server environment: configuration, resource scaling, uptime, and ongoing environment maintenance across all sites.– Management of the Organization Data Centre hosting environment. This is a self–contained binary running on a dedicated virtual Linux server that will require maintenance (CDN and SSL setup, patches, restarts, firewall maintenance, possibly deployment via pre–existing bash script). The vendor must be prepared to advise PRB on future iterations as the Data Centre evolves (e.g. replacement with off–the–shelf solutions that may require some management).– Support with uploading the latest data to the Data Centre (updates likely every 2 years).– DNS management support: configuration, propagation monitoring, and resolution of DNS related issues. Organization must retain master control of all DNS and domain registrar credentials at all times.• Security Management– Scheduled application of WordPress core, plugin, and theme security patches across all sites on an agreed schedule.– Implementation and ongoing management of web application firewalls (WAF), malware scanning, and security monitoring.• Ongoing Support (~8 – 12 hours/month)– Design adjustments: layout changes, typography, module redesigns, hero image revisions, responsive and mobile design fixes.– Functionality adjustments: custom script updates, plugin configuration, navigation changes, interactive element fixes (e.g., charts–based visualizations).– SEO: on–page optimization, metadata, structured data, and ongoing site health monitoring.• Ad–Hoc Development (up to 160 hours/year)– Each project will begin with a formal task request including agreed scope, timeline, and cost estimate. Organization retains approval authority before any work commences.• Google Analytics Support– Audit analytics configurations across the full site portfolio and deliver a plain–language findings report within 60 days of contract start.– Review and clean up the existing Google Tag Manager container—remove stale tags, document active tags, and ensure the container is properly maintained.• Task Management and Communication(2) All the questions must be submitted no –later than July 17, 2026.