Dakota County Department of Information Technology

The buyer is seeking a contractor to implement a new public-facing web platform to replace their current SharePoint 2016 system. The project aims to create a visually appealing, accessible, and secure website with improved navigation and content management tools. The buyer requires a solution that can scale for future growth and integration of additional features. The contractor will be responsible for implementation, training, and ongoing maintenance of the platform.

• 9/13/2024 - Questions due
• 9/27/2024 - Contractor pre-proposal briefing
• 10/4/2024 - Responses to questions posted
• 10/11/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Documented experience implementing publicly accessible website solutions
• Experience providing services to municipalities or government bodies similar to Dakota County
• Experience implementing technology solutions in life-critical public safety environments

• Implement a new public-facing web platform by Feb. 1, 2026
• Provide visually appealing pages with customizable branding and site architecture
• Ensure WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility compliance
• Implement latest website security features
• Provide training for administrators and support staff
• Migrate existing content and features to new platform
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for the platform
• Integrate additional features and modules as needed in the future