Website Hosting and Support

The State of Kansas Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts, on behalf of the Kansas Department for Children and Families, is seeking a contractor to provide Website Hosting and Support Services for the childcareinkansas.com website, which serves as the Child Care Development Block Grant and Fund consumer education website for the state. The proposed contract is for a two (2) year term from the date of award, with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods. The scope of work includes maintaining website functionality and accessibility, providing security and backend management, ensuring user-friendly functionality, supporting content design and advancement, and conducting data analysis and reporting. The RFP outlines the evaluation and award process, which may include negotiation and onsite presentations to the Procurement Negotiation Committee. The bid event is scheduled to open on March 7, 2024, and close on April 10, 2024.

The RFP details the mandatory requirement for interested bidders to be officially invited to the event and to obtain a current tax clearance certificate. Bidder preference programs are available, including the Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Certified Business, and State Use Purchases categories. Bidders must include specific forms and documentation to claim any of these preferences. The contract will cover the jurisdictions of Shawnee County and Topeka City, and the State reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid responses. Payments will be made in accordance with the Kansas Prompt Payment Act, and there is no advance funding for start-up costs.