Website Design, Development, Hosting, Implementation and Migration Service Using CMS

The State of Michigan is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive website design, development, hosting, implementation, and migration services utilizing a robust content management system (CMS). The selected company will support the transition from the existing website to a modern, updated design, ensuring reliable client support and content migration as needed.

Key requirements include the ability for users to easily add rich content such as slideshows, images, and videos through a drag-and-drop interface. The CMS must support social media integration, global search with advanced find-and-replace (including Regular Expressions), and the use of reusable content blocks for text, source code, image galleries, and forms. Customizable dashboards for editing, workflow management, analytics, and other administrative tools are also essential.

The ideal solution will be SaaS or cloud-hosted, offering automatic updates and seamless integrations with various campus systems, including Ellucian (for course, student, and faculty data), recruitment and event management platforms, main campus single sign-on, and additional identity providers. Additional integrated features should include accessibility reviews, grammar and spell checking, as well as scheduled scans and comprehensive reports to monitor website health, accessibility, and SEO performance.