Avondale IT 25-015

IT 25-015 Website Design and Hosting Services

The City of Avondale, an Arizona municipal corporation, has entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Largefoot, LLC dba Juicebox, an Iowa limited liability company, for website design and hosting services. The contract includes the design and development of three custom websites for the city, library, and economic development, using WordPress as the content management system. Juicebox will provide unlimited design revisions, comprehensive project management, and ongoing maintenance including hosting, security, and accessibility compliance. The scope includes integration with third-party applications, API development, single sign-on (SSO) implementation, real-time communication features, and mobile optimization. The contract term is initially 180 days post-notice to proceed, with up to four one-year renewal options and separate renewal terms for platform maintenance services. The contract requires compliance with OSHA safety standards, data privacy, security protocols including TLS encryption, DDoS protection, regular security audits, and penetration testing. Juicebox will provide training, documentation, and post-launch support. The hosting environment is a private cloud with failover and disaster recovery sites in multiple U.S. locations, ensuring 99.99% uptime. The contract includes detailed performance metrics, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), and SEO best practices. The total project cost is approximately $136,275 with annual recurring costs for software licensing, maintenance, hosting, and security audits. Notable contract requirements include indemnification, insurance coverage with specified limits, and compliance with Arizona state laws including E-verify and anti-boycott provisions. The contract allows cooperative purchasing by eligible political subdivisions and includes provisions for confidentiality, records audit rights, and termination clauses for convenience or cause. The primary place of performance is Avondale, Arizona, with the contractor's office in Ankeny, Iowa. The awarded vendor is Largefoot, LLC dba Juicebox, and the buyer is the City of Avondale, Arizona.

Description

The City conducted a Request for Proposals for the Website Design and Hosting Services. Upon completion of the evaluation process, the evaluation committee recommended the award to Largefoot LLC. DBA: Juicebox based on demonstrated qualifications and expertise, and the terms in the RFP (IT 25-015).

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