Content Managment Systems (CMS) RFO 136-23-04 - CAWeb Publishing

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking a contractor to migrate its existing department websites to the WordPress Content Management System (CMS) and transfer hosting to the California Department of Technology's CAWeb Publishing Services. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing and executing the migration project, including evaluating existing content, redesigning as needed, transitioning and consolidating content and functionality, increasing ADA compliance, and adhering to IT policies. Responses to this Request for Offer (RFO) are due by May 15, 2024, and the proposed start date for the one-year contract with two 12-month extension options is July 1, 2024. The total contract amount shall not exceed $490,000, and the award will be based on a best value evaluation of the contractor's qualifications, experience, proposed approach, and cost.

This RFO is specifically seeking California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) vendors capable of integrating custom applications or code into WordPress, as CalHR will be utilizing another agency's hosting service that operates on the WordPress platform. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current contractor. The budget range for this contract is not to exceed $490,000.