Will County

Buyer seeks to design, develop, implement, and maintain a robust, accessible, and modern website platform. The project will consolidate approximately 25 disparate websites into a unified platform that streamlines communications and improves service delivery. The solution must support diverse user needs, comply with WCAG 2.2 AA standards, and integrate with existing systems including GIS tools and payment gateways. The initial implementation phase will be followed by a 36-month maintenance contract.

• 6/4/2025 - Pre-Bid Conference
• 6/18/2025 - Questions Due
• 7/9/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/28/2025 - Vendor Interviews
• 8/31/2025 - Vendor Final Selection
• 10/1/2025 - Project Kickoff
• 10/1/2026 - Project Completion

• Experience with government website projects similar in scope
• Data-driven decision making approach
• Strong collaborative skills for large cross-functional teams
• Content strategy expertise for managing large volumes of content
• Customer experience focus emphasizing transactional task success

• Design a modern, accessible website platform to replace 25 disparate websites
• Develop intuitive navigation and user experience based on audience needs
• Customize CMS supporting multilingual content and advanced search capabilities
• Migrate and optimize content ensuring accessibility and proper formatting
• Implement third-party integrations including payment gateways and GIS tools
• Create role-specific user permissions and content management workflows
• Conduct staff training on content management and CMS administration
• Ensure WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility compliance throughout the platform
• Develop disaster recovery and backup capabilities for website security
• Provide ongoing maintenance and technical support for 36 months