IHDA 2025 Biennial Report SPSS

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is seeking a contractor to design and develop the 2024-2025 Biennial Report website, with a specific focus on creating a responsive WordPress platform. The project requires comprehensive services including project management, site planning, design, layout, development, coding, testing, and initial website hosting. Specific deliverables include a custom website featuring IHDA-supplied content such as organizational highlights, real stories, financial information, photos, and videos, all aligned with IHDA's creative direction. The contractor must utilize the most current WordPress and PHP versions and provide basic CMS training to enable client content updates. The proposal specifies a comprehensive scope of work with detailed service components, including site architecture, design, development, and hosting. The contract opportunity was posted on September 29, 2025, with an immediate due date of the same day, indicating an expedited procurement process for this web development project.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified web development firms without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the available documentation. The total estimated project value is $9,940.00, broken down into specific cost components: $1,300.00 for architecture and project management, $3,500.00 for design and layout, $4,900.00 for development and testing, and $240.00annually for website hosting through WP Engine. Initial hosting is priced at $20 per month (billed at $240 annually, with four months free), increasing to $30 per month or $360 annually after the first year. The proposal includes comprehensive hosting services with monitoring, security, support, and consistent server upgrades. The specific contractor for this opportunity is 423 Creative, who submitted the proposal on 09/19/2025 directly to Dan Osborne, the Social Media & Website Manager in IHDA's Communications Department.