Museum Website Design
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals to enter into a contract with a qualified supplier to obtain the design and development of a new website at the Museum for the University. The University is examining several alternatives of providing this website design and development and may decide, after reviewing proposals submitted, not to enter into any agreement.
The Museum needs a new website platform designed and developed as it moves into its new building. The objective of the website is to increase attendance to the Museum and its programs, as well as contain the interactive way-finding system connecting visitors to varied pathways through the Museum, and the virtual gateway to the state.
The construction of a new Museum provides our institution with an unprecedented opportunity to create a rich interface between the public and the Museum's collections, research and educational programming. The Museum's new website should create synergies between the Museum and the public that ultimately deepen and enrich the Museum experience.
The Museum is looking for a supplier with the strategic ability, technical capabilities, creativity and resourcefulness to help the Museum become a leader within its industry in applying technology to advance our mission.
Scope of Work
The University desires to retain a qualified Web application development firm to integrate a full-featured, state-of-the-art content management system (CMS) plus capabilities to support an interactive online community portal that enables users to share their experiences and learn from each other. The project scope includes:
oProject management
oSite design and development
oGraphic design
oInstallation, configuration and customization of the system to meet all of UMNH's specified requirements
oSystem integration with a social networking platform, to be determined in consultation with UMNH
oComprehensive system testing and quality assurance
oSystem documentation and training to key University staff
The Museum prefers to select a web development firm with whom they can continue to work expand the website according to technology vision. Based upon the outcome of this project, the Museum may extend additional projects within the Website Design and Development.
The Museum is particularly interested in web development firms with experience in working with museums and museum audience engagement projects, but the RFP is not limited to firms with specific museum experience.
