Website Design and Hosting, App, and Parent Notification

The Greenwood School District 50 issued a solicitation for a comprehensive, turnkey web-based communication system encompassing website design and hosting, a mobile app, and a centralized parent notification platform. The contract aims to deliver a fully integrated, secure, and user-friendly solution that supports district-wide management, multilingual communication in numerous languages, ADA compliance, and robust security features including disaster recovery and data protection. The project is scheduled to commence on July 1, 2026, with an initial contract period through June 30, 2027, and options for renewal extending up to five years. The procurement emphasizes a competitive evaluation process based on technical capability, experience, cost, and demonstration, with the award expected around January 30, 2026. The contract incorporates various federal and state legal and ethical clauses, including equal opportunity, ethics compliance, illegal immigration, and debarment certifications. It mandates strict confidentiality markings, insurance requirements, and provisions for contract modifications, including annual redesigns and system updates. The scope of work specifies detailed deliverables such as an intuitive content management system, secure login, social media integration, and performance standards for uptime and accessibility. Proposal submissions must include a detailed cost schedule covering up to five years, with fixed pricing, and are to be submitted in sealed packages by December 1, 2025. The process involves a two-phase evaluation—initial scoring based on proposal content, followed by product demonstrations—aimed at selecting the most advantageous offer for the district’s needs.