Request for Proposals ; City of Chandler Economic Development and Tourism Website Redesign, Support, and Maintenance ; ED7-918-5161

The City of Chandler is soliciting proposals under solicitation number ED7-918-5161 for the redesign, support, and maintenance of its Economic Development and Tourism website, specifically focusing on VisitChandler.com. The project aims to improve branding, search visibility, and discoverability by replacing constrained templates with a design that supports rich storytelling and interactive data. Key deliverables include design concepts for the homepage, landing pages, blog templates, and partner listings. The contract has an initial term of one year, with the possibility of four one-year extensions and a final discretionary extension of 60 days by the City. Proposals are due by December 15, 2026, at 4:00 pm local Arizona time and must be submitted via email to the Procurement Officer. Evaluation is weighted equally between Qualifications and Experience (40%) and Method of Approach (40%), with a strong emphasis on the proposer's ability to recommend an effective platform strategy and provide a detailed project timeline. A critical requirement of this contract is strict adherence to accessibility standards, requiring compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and ADA Titles II and III. The selected service provider must perform rigorous accessibility testing using specific assistive technologies and provide an Accessibility Conformance Report using the current VPAT. Payment for approved services will be made within 30 days via ACH or City Procurement Card.