PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship

Buyer seeks proposals from firms experienced in providing hosting and development support services for multiple integrated websites. The project involves managing and supporting three core websites that are part of an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Buyer aims to establish the Pennsylvania Wilds region as a premier outdoor recreation destination to diversify local economies and improve quality of life.

• 11/9/2024 - RFP Issued
• 11/29/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 12/6/2024 - Notifications
• 1/1/2025 - Contract Start

• Familiar with rural PA, its industries, culture, opportunities, and challenges
• Understand the PA Wilds as a place and regional strategy
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, WordPress, and website plugins
• Experience with client relationship management software
• Understanding of place-based rural economic development strategies

• Provide and manage hosting services for PAWilds.com and PAWildsCenter.org
• Manage transfer of websites from current hosting services
• Ensure website plug-ins are up to date
• Provide occasional support for areas requiring development work
• Evaluate three websites and provide recommendations for best functionality
• Meet with PA Wilds Center team to understand ecosystem components
• Manage connections between websites and other software systems
• Support WildsCoPA.org website
• Provide updates to PA Wilds Center team as needed
• Participate in training opportunities offered by Center staff