The Web Redesign Request for Proposal (RFP) has been sent to nine vendors, all of whom have extensive experience working with higher education institutions as well as in other industry verticals, including healthcare, travel and tourism, nonprofits, governmental, among others.
Projected RFP, Vendor Selection and Project Timeline
We anticipate a 9-15 month project timeframe with site launch occurring during a semester break, either over the summer (May-early August or during January winter break).
Please Note: This is an anticipated project timeline that is subject to change.
| RFP distributed | Feb. 6 |
| Deadline for submitting questions | Feb. 18 |
| Responses to questions provided | Feb. 25 |
| Proposals due | March 6 |
| Notification of interview All firms will be notified of their status, whether they have been invited for an interview. | March 13 |
| Video conference interviews with finalists | March 23-27 |
| Onsite presentation by finalists | April 22-24 |
| Firm selected The project will begin as soon as possible after selection, pending contract and statement of work completion. | April 30 |
| Possible site visit to firm’s office by AVP for Digital Strategy | May 4-7 |
| Onsite discovery Two days of onsite discovery meetings or workshops with campus stakeholder groups. | June 1-5 |
| Discovery phase complete | July 17 |
| Anticipated website launch The website would be launched at the end of the academic year and following campus commencements ceremonies. | Summer 2021 |
