Website Management, Production and Support Services

Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

San Diego, California, United StatesPosted 21 days agoDeadline: May 14th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to deliver website management, content production, and support services for a news website, including editorial, visual, and homepage updates over a three-year term.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have expert knowledge of WordPress content management system
Must have knowledge of journalistic writing conventions
Must have existing working relationships or ability to develop relationships with Water Authority member agency staff
Must provide three writing samples of at least 300 words
Must provide insurance certificates including general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation
Must submit proposal in PDF format via BidNet
Must be authorized to execute legal documents on behalf of the proposer
Must comply with Water Authority's Small Contractor Outreach and Opportunities Program

BUDGET

Verified

$75,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Advertise and issue RFP: April 16th, 2026

Pre-proposal meeting: April 28th, 2026

Question due date: May 1st, 2026

Proposal due date: May 14th, 2026

Oral interviews: Week of May 25th, 2026

Selection and notification: Week of June 1st, 2026

Contract negotiation complete: June 12th, 2026

Approval of Contract: June 30th, 2026

Notice to Proceed: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 1st, 2026

Issuing Agency

San Diego County Water Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The agency seeks professional services for comprehensive website management, production, and ongoing support for a news website. This includes assisting with content production, developing story ideas, writing and editing stories, and managing submitted content for style, grammar, and clarity. The vendor will be responsible for managing homepage content placement, conducting daily updates, writing headlines, and selecting and rotating stories and photos to maximize audience engagement.

The scope also encompasses producing story posts that feature videos and photos sourced from the field, designing and editing graphics, photos, and other visual illustrations. The provider should be able to build effective relationships with public relations, marketing, and outreach staff to facilitate smooth content production and publication. The contract period will last for three years.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.