Description
The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is seeking a vendor to redesign, migrate, and maintain its website. The goal is to consolidate two separate websites into a single, unified platform that improves usability, accessibility, and content management. The selected vendor will design, develop, migrate, and implement the new website, and provide ongoing maintenance and support services. The project includes seven phases: discovery, website design, content migration, testing, launch, training, and ongoing maintenance. The vendor must meet minimum requirements, including experience working with a state agency, school district, or Board of Cooperative Educational Services in Colorado, and acceptance of the Colorado state purchase order terms and conditions.
Key features and functionalities of the new website include:
• Content management system (CMS)
• User-friendly navigation and information architecture
• Search functionality
• Document and resource management
• Forms and contact functionality
• News, announcements, or updates
• Accessibility and usability features
• Analytics and reporting
• SEO and indexing
• Performance and reliability
• Flexibility and scalability
The vendor must provide a detailed quote, including pricing, a project schedule, and a description of the approach and methodology. The quote must also include a completed offeror response signature page, a completed W9, and a voluntary product accessibility template (VPAT).
The project is expected to start on June 1, 2026, and the target go-live date for the new website is July 27, 2026. The contract term is approximately one year, with the option to renew.
The CSI is looking for a vendor that can provide a high-quality website that meets the needs of its users, including the general public and school staff. The vendor must have experience working with state agencies, school districts, or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services in Colorado, and must be able to demonstrate its ability to design, develop, and maintain a website that meets the requirements outlined in the solicitation.