New York State Contract Reporter #RFP # 26-44

SUNY Maritime College Website Design, Development, and Content Management Solution

SUNY Maritime College is seeking a full-service agency to design and develop a modern, accessible, and mobile-responsive website focused on student recruitment and stakeholder engagement. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College, Bronx, NY - Office of Director of Purchasing (Donovan Lorde) - Scope of Work: - End-to-end website design and development - Implementation of an open-source Content Management System (CMS) - Integration of AI-powered tools for content review and optimization - Compliance with WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and federal/state accessibility laws - UX/UI discovery workshops and stakeholder engagement - Training for staff and ongoing support - Mobile-friendly, modern web stack (HTML5 or newer; no Flash) - SSO integration with role-based access - Collaboration with existing web hosting provider - Robust analytics platform - Unique Requirements: - ADA compliance checker with real-time suggestions - Built-in grammar checker - Drag-and-drop content templates - Full access to themes, stylesheets, scripts, and configuration files - Diversity and inclusion goals: SDVOB (6%), MBE (15%), WBE (15%) - Contract Term: - Three years with two optional one-year renewals - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; focus is on agency services and custom development.

Description

SUNY Maritime College is seeking a partner agency with at least 10 years of experience in the higher education sector to deliver strategy-driven, customized web solutions. The project aims to enhance student recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and institutional visibility through a new, modern web presence. The contract term is three years and includes maintenance, content updates, and warranty on all custom assets. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with accessibility standards and integration with existing systems and third-party providers.

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