WD-16304 - USA (Illinois) - Accessible and Modern Website Design, Development, Hosting, Maintenance and Support Service Using CMS - Deadline October 23,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide accessible and modern website design, development, hosting, maintenance and support service using CMS. – Design, develop, implement and maintain a robust, accessible and modern website platform. • Information architecture and user experience design: – Development of a logical and user–friendly website structure that aligns with project objectives and stakeholder needs.– Development of UX prototypes that define the user journey for key tasks and features.• Development of a consistent and accessible visual design:– Design modern, visually engaging and practical templates that align with agency’s branding guidelines.– Ensure responsive designs for desktop, mobile and tablet use.• CMS implementation – Develop a customized CMS that:– Supports multilingual content, advanced search capabilities and flexible content management workflows.– Integrates with existing systems, including GIS tools, document repositories and payment gateways.• Transition and implementation strategies:– Development and implementation of a content migration strategy, with outlined steps for the project management team, vendor and stakeholders: Implement SEO best practices, including metadata, alt text and schema tagging.– Implement development and testing strategies before a scheduled launch date: Develop interactive forms, GIS integrations, event calendars, and search functionalities.• Ongoing hosting, maintenance and support – To ensure the long–term success, security and performance of the new agency website, the consultant will propose a strategy for hosting, maintenance and support services.(2) All the questions must be submitted no later than October 22, 2026.