Website Design & Support

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 24-006 for comprehensive website design and support services located in Sargent County. The procurement seeks a contractor to redesign and develop three primary digital platforms: the main college website (www.ndscs.edu), the alumni website (www.ndscsalumni.com), and an internal Intranet for institutional usage. Key deliverables include migrating existing website content, implementing a responsive web design, and integrating an open-source web content management system (currently Drupal). The proposal is due on November 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT, with an initial contract term of one year and potential annual renewals for up to nine additional years, totaling a potential ten-year engagement. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, cost-effectiveness, proposed design approach, migration strategy, and ongoing support methodology. Prospective vendors must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating expertise in higher education web development, content management system integration, and user experience design.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of web design and development firms. The current technological infrastructure relies on Drupal as the web content management system, which will require seamless integration and migration strategies from potential contractors. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documents, and no explicit budget range is provided, indicating the college is seeking competitive proposals based on value and technical merit. The contract will be awarded to the most responsible and responsive bidder, with consideration given to overall proposal quality, technical approach, and potential long-term support capabilities. Potential respondents are encouraged to contact the NDSCS Facilities Management Purchasing department with any questions regarding the proposal requirements or scope of work.