DCA Center Websites Drupal/ACQUIA Migration

The contract solicits development services for six distinct Drupal-based websites representing different DCA arts centers within Los Angeles. Each website will be built on a shared Drupal template and component library to ensure consistency but will showcase unique design systems tailored to each arts center’s identity. The scope includes key deliverables such as sitemap development, Acquia Cloud environment setup, GitHub repository configuration, and full implementation of accessible and secure websites hosted on the Acquia Cloud platform, using Acquia Site Studio. All sites must comply with the City of Los Angeles Web Policy & Standards (May 2025), which mandates ADA compliance (WCAG 2.1 Level AA), multilingual support, HTTPS security, plain language usage, and version control via GitHub. Additionally, security requirements demand HTTPS encryption, CAPTCHA protection, web application firewall usage, frequent security patching, and strict access controls including MFA for administrators. The City retains monitoring rights over all websites for security and compliance. This is a municipal procurement conducted by the Department of Cultural Affairs with technical support from the Information Technology Agency under a Master Service Agreement (MSA) framework; only vendors pre-qualified under the City's Drupal Services Area of Qualification are eligible. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior written consent, reinforcing direct responsibility on the contractor. Proposals will be evaluated on a weighted scale emphasizing fee and rate structure (30%), key personnel qualifications (25%), proposed approach (25%), and firm background and experience (20%). Proposals must be submitted in PDF format by June 3, 2026, with inquiries due by May 27, 2026, via a designated Google Form. The award will be made using a trade-off basis considering both technical merit and cost, with no formal FAR clauses, physical packaging, or delivery terms involved since this is a digital service contract. Payment will be processed through the City's online portal, while acceptance occurs digitally via Adobe Sign. The entire project will be performed in Los Angeles, California, aligning with local standards and digital policy requirements.