Website Redesign

The Metropolitan Library System (MLS) of Oklahoma County is seeking proposals for a comprehensive website redesign project for metrolibrary.org through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #26-057-07. The project aims to completely redesign and develop a new website that serves over 800,000 residents across 19 branch locations, with specific requirements including a responsive design, content management system, and full accessibility compliance with Section 508 and ADA standards. Key deliverables include a website that supports multilingual functionality, allows intuitive content editing, and enables seamless integration with third-party platforms. The current website, launched in 2018, averages 12,741 daily page views and 1,879 unique users, and requires modernization to meet evolving digital service needs. Proposals are due on November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with evaluation criteria focusing on vendor experience, technical capabilities, design quality, project management approach, and overall cost. The procurement will prioritize Oklahoma County vendors if all other bid factors are comparable, with a maximum 5% or $1,000 price differential allowed.

Vendor requirements include comprehensive insurance coverage, specifically general liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella liability, with the library to be named as an additional insured. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors with demonstrated capabilities in website design and development for public institutions. The project does not specify an exact budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the redesign suggests a significant investment in digital infrastructure modernization. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, and the procurement appears to be seeking a complete redesign rather than incremental updates to an existing solution. The library's emphasis on creating an engaging, adaptable website that supports digital inclusion indicates a strategic approach to technological investment that goes beyond mere aesthetic improvements.