City Website Design
The City invites prospective respondents to submit proposals for the design of
a website for the City and the purchase and implementation of a web content
management system (CMS) along with website design, development and implementation
services. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the conditions outlined in this
Request for Proposals (RFP).
There are a number of primary objectives to be accomplished by the development of a
new website, both focused externally on website visitors and internally on website
administrators. Aside from specific functionality, the website should meet the
following overarching goals:
a) Provide accurate, current, comprehensive information to the City of Laramie
audiences, in a visually appealing, user-friendly way.
b) Make it easier for audiences to interact with the City of Laramie.
c) Provide round-the-clock access to City of Laramie information and
transactions.
d) Reduce City of Laramie staff time to handle routine inquiries.
e) Market and showcase the City of Laramie
f) Comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in all areas
g) Offer a variety of communication methods to keep audiences up-to-date,
including e-mail notifications, SMS text messages, RSS feeds and Gov 2.0
interaction.
h) Allow audiences to create on-site profiles aimed at increasing participation
and interactivity.
i) Include a citizen request tracker.
j) Include an interactive calendaring system
k) Help organize and automatically archive city news stories, agendas, calendar
items, and other documents.
l) Include the ability to search the site including using advanced searching
options to find web pages, documents, and other materials.
m) Promote the use of on-site media through photo, audio and video posting
methods that encourage user viewing and, when appropriate, feedback and
interaction.
n) Simplify website administration, allowing users of all skill levels the
opportunity and means to update assigned sections of the website.
o) Build upon proven and accepted website development standards while
maintaining the flexibility to easily grow and add new functionality for
audiences and administrators over time and with minimal cost.
