Birmingham City Schools Bhamcityschools #RFP #2026-12

Birmingham City Schools RFP: Comprehensive Website Hosting, Mobile App, and Mass Communication Solution

Birmingham City Schools is seeking a comprehensive digital communications solution for its district, serving over 20,000 students across 44 schools. - Government Buyer: - Birmingham Board of Education, Birmingham City Schools, Purchasing Department - Scope of Procurement: - Website hosting services for the district - Custom website design and hosting (ADA compliant, proprietary CMS, AWS or equivalent) - Mobile app development (fully native, iOS and Android, custom branded) - Publishing platform for desktop and mobile, with integrated social media coordination - Mass notification system (text, voice, email) integrated with SIS and social media - Static content migration from existing website - Unlimited training and support (real-time phone/chat, ADA training, monthly accessibility audits) - Products/Services Requested: - Mobile App Development (1 unit) - Publishing Platform (1 unit) - Website Design and Hosting (1 unit) - Alerts (Text, Voice, Email) (1 unit) - Support Service and Training (1 unit) - Static Content Migration (1 unit) - Notable Requirements: - All-inclusive pricing covering setup, migration, hosting, notifications, support, and training - ADA compliance and monthly accessibility audits - Full operation by December 1, 2027 - Initial contract term of three years, with two one-year renewal options (up to five years total) - Contract can be terminated with 90-day notice by either party - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solutions must be proprietary and hosted on AWS or equivalent infrastructure.

Description

The Birmingham Board of Education is soliciting proposals for website hosting services under RFP #2026-12. Proposals must be submitted sealed to the Purchasing Department by 10:00 AM CDT on October 1, 2026. The Board emphasizes that contracts will not be awarded based solely on price but also on quality, suitability, warranty, and maintenance agreements. Faxed or emailed proposals are not accepted, and late proposals will be rejected.

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