Next-Generation Web Presence for SUNY Maritime College

SUNY Maritime College is seeking proposals from experienced agencies with at least a decade of proven success in the higher education sector to develop a next-generation web presence that enhances student recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and institutional visibility. The project emphasizes the delivery of strategy-driven, customized web solutions and requires bidders to demonstrate expertise in web development and content management services. The contract, valued for a one-year term, is open to vendors across all New York State counties, with a submission deadline of November 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The procurement process encourages diversity and inclusion, setting goals of 15% for minority-owned and women-owned subcontracting, and 6% for service-disabled veteran-owned business participation, although it is not set aside specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation, issued under RFP number 25-36, details the scope of work, mandatory and optional services, and the evaluation criteria for proposals. It mandates compliance with New York State laws and executive orders, including diversity and equal employment opportunity requirements, and specifies insurance and general contractual obligations. The primary contact for the procurement is Donovan Lorde, Director of Purchasing, with additional communication managed through the Procurement Coordinator, Ken Lee. The documents associated with this RFP provide comprehensive guidance on proposal submission, evaluation processes, and contractual terms, ensuring that selected vendors can deliver innovative, strategy-aligned web solutions to elevate SUNY Maritime College’s digital presence across all New York State counties.