PrepareRI Website Redesign

The PrepareRI Website Redesign project involves creating a modern, accessible, and user-friendly digital platform to effectively communicate the organization’s mission of preparing Rhode Island youth for careers through collaboration with education and workforce partners. The contract, issued as a Request for Proposal by the Rhode Island Division of Purchases, seeks vendors to complete the redesign within approximately six months starting January 2026, with potential renewals. The scope emphasizes compliance with accessibility standards, highlighting key initiatives from the Destination 2030 plan, and establishing the site as a trusted statewide hub for education and workforce resources. The project value is estimated between $100,000 and $300,000, with the final award based on a best-value trade-off considering technical merit, cost, and minority/women/disability business enterprise participation. The procurement process is governed by Rhode Island’s General Conditions of Purchase, which are incorporated by reference, and includes strict requirements for insurance coverage, business registration, and participation of certified minority, women, and disability-owned enterprises. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Ocean State Procures™, including separate files for technical, cost, and certification documents, with clear labeling and formatting adherence. The evaluation emphasizes technical capability, cost competitiveness, and ISBE participation rates, with no explicit federal contract clauses or line-item specifications. Contract administration is centralized through the Division of Purchases, with no detailed inspection or acceptance procedures specified beyond reliance on the state’s general conditions. The agreement is contingent on the availability of funds, and all submissions are public records unless explicitly marked confidential.