SOS-26-01 Website Design RFP
ID: SRC0000032984 • State: Ohio
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Description
Background
The Ohio Secretary of State's Office is committed to helping Ohioans pursue the American dream by participating in democracy and building businesses.
The agency aims to maintain leadership in election administration while providing essential tools for entrepreneurs.
This RFP seeks a contractor to create a dynamic new website that enhances user experience for accessing vital election information and business services.
Work Details
The contractor will develop a modern, user-friendly website that includes:
- Approximately 286 pages focusing on Election Services and Business Services, significantly reduced from the current 2,500 pages.
- Integration of self-service tools such as online voter registration and business filings.
- Features like interactive maps, embedded social media feeds, search functionality, integrated web forms for uploads, and an election countdown tool.
- The website must comply with WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility Standards and utilize the Contentful platform or an equivalent CMS that meets specific IT requirements including Azure integration, automated deployments via Azure DevOps, and role-based access controls.
- The project will also involve collaboration with a consultant who has prepared the sitemap and vetted content for the new site.
Period of Performance
The anticipated timeline for project completion includes milestones leading up to a final launch by January 31, 2026.
Critical deadlines include candidate declarations for elections due by February 4, 2026.
Place of Performance
The work will primarily be performed at the Ohio Secretary of State's Office locations in Ohio, with digital deliverables hosted online.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar projects and provide documentation including:
- A letter of intent from any proposed subcontractors detailing their qualifications.
- Evidence of past projects completed by the contractor's staff relevant to this RFP.
- Compliance with cybersecurity requirements outlined in Appendix 1, including background checks for personnel and adherence to security protocols.
The Ohio Secretary of State's Office is committed to helping Ohioans pursue the American dream by participating in democracy and building businesses.
The agency aims to maintain leadership in election administration while providing essential tools for entrepreneurs.
This RFP seeks a contractor to create a dynamic new website that enhances user experience for accessing vital election information and business services.
Work Details
The contractor will develop a modern, user-friendly website that includes:
- Approximately 286 pages focusing on Election Services and Business Services, significantly reduced from the current 2,500 pages.
- Integration of self-service tools such as online voter registration and business filings.
- Features like interactive maps, embedded social media feeds, search functionality, integrated web forms for uploads, and an election countdown tool.
- The website must comply with WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility Standards and utilize the Contentful platform or an equivalent CMS that meets specific IT requirements including Azure integration, automated deployments via Azure DevOps, and role-based access controls.
- The project will also involve collaboration with a consultant who has prepared the sitemap and vetted content for the new site.
Period of Performance
The anticipated timeline for project completion includes milestones leading up to a final launch by January 31, 2026.
Critical deadlines include candidate declarations for elections due by February 4, 2026.
Place of Performance
The work will primarily be performed at the Ohio Secretary of State's Office locations in Ohio, with digital deliverables hosted online.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar projects and provide documentation including:
- A letter of intent from any proposed subcontractors detailing their qualifications.
- Evidence of past projects completed by the contractor's staff relevant to this RFP.
- Compliance with cybersecurity requirements outlined in Appendix 1, including background checks for personnel and adherence to security protocols.
Overview
Agency
Opportunity ID
SRC0000032984
Version
1
Response Deadline
Sept. 10, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
Aug. 6, 2025
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
Source
On 8/6/25 SOS-Secretary of State in Ohio issued Website Design for Ohio Secretary of State's Office with ID SRC0000032984 due 9/9/25.
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Lot #
3
Round #
1
Inquiry End Date
9/3/2025 12:00:00 PM