South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP-SDSU04272026

SDSU Website Support and Maintenance for Drupal/Pantheon Platform

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is soliciting proposals for comprehensive support and maintenance of its main website, sdstate.edu, which is built on the Drupal platform and hosted on Pantheon. - Government Buyer: - South Dakota State University (SDSU), University Marketing and Communications, SDSU Purchasing Office - Contact: Karen Bravek - OEMs and Key Platforms: - Drupal (content management system) - Pantheon (website hosting platform) - Products/Services Requested: - Ongoing support and maintenance services for the Drupal-based website hosted on Pantheon - Monthly Drupal core, security, and module updates - Troubleshooting and Pantheon hosting support - Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2 Level A and AA, Section 508) - Front-end theming, quality assurance, and technical guidance - Project management and collaboration with SDSU's web services team - Routine operational support and the ability to execute defined web development projects as needed - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise with Drupal and Pantheon - Ability to provide both ongoing maintenance and project-based development - Adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2, Section 508) - Collaboration with University Marketing and Communications - Pricing: - Support services priced at $5,000 per month; additional project work billed separately - Contract Term: - Initial term of one fiscal year with up to seven annual renewals possible

Description

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking proposals from a qualified partner for ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement of the university's primary website, sdstate.edu. The website is built in Drupal and hosted on the Pantheon web hosting platform. The solicitation is for a Support and Project Work Contract that includes routine operational support, updates, and the capacity to complete defined web development projects as needs arise. The selected vendor will collaborate with SDSU's web services team in University Marketing and Communications to ensure the website remains secure, accessible, and aligned with institutional branding standards.

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