WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

2026-11-03

The Berkeley Housing Authority ( BHA ) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to design , develop , and launch a modern , accessible , and user - friendly website to serve BHA ’ s clients , partners , and broader community . The selected vendor will support BHA in transitioning from its current web environment and establishing a sustainable , independently managed website platform . SCOPE OF WORK 1 . Discovery & Planning • Review current website : https :// bha . berkeleyca . gov / ( for reference only ; subject to change due to ongoing migration ) • Conduct stakeholder consultation and needs assessment • Recommend site architecture , navigation , and user experience 2 . Design • Develop a modern , responsive , and accessible website design • Ensure ADA / accessibility compliance ( WCAG best practices recommended ) • Align with BHA branding ( branding assets will be provided if available ; branding services may be included but are not required ) 3 . Development • Build website using a scalable and maintainable CMS platform • Provide hosting as part of the proposed solution • Integrate : o Updated and improved forms o Contact and service request functionality o A secure portal compatible with Emphasys Elite ( or a clearly defined integration approach ) 4 . Content Migration • Migrate existing content ( as applicable ) • Support organization and formatting of content 5 . Testing & Launch • Conduct QA testing across browsers and devices • Support launch and post - launch issue resolution 6 . Training & Optional Support • Provide staff training on CMS usage • Offer optional ongoing maintenance and support DELIVERABLES • Fully functional , hosted website • CMS access and documentation • Training materials • Post - launch support options

California

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