RFP – Web Development Services Position Available In Broward, Florida

REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST RLI-2025-1-WEB WEB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PURPOSE

The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority invites qualified web designers to submit a letter of interest package for consideration to provide web development services for the agency. The letter of interest package should be emailed to Sarah Valleau, DDA’s Marketing & Creative Coordinator at sarah@ddaftl.org with copy to dda@ddaftl.org by May 14, 2025 with the minimum information below. The package should be sent as a .pdf format and include links that will bring you directly to the example websites. The package should be a maximum of 10 pages and should not include pricing. Minimum Information to

Include:

1.Company information (Company name, type of business, years in business, authorized agent, and proposed project lead); and 2.Qualifications & relevant experience; and 3.Examples of similar work (description with relevant links); and 4.Statement regarding the ability to deliver multiple website projects, with the first delivered by August 2025; and 5.References (5 max) Important note: The selected designer is expected to work on two different website projects within the first few months, with a target date of August 2025 for the first project and by October 2025 for the second. Opportunities for additional website projects, including the redesign of the agency’s main website, ddaftl.org, are anticipated in the future. Web Designer Responsibilities for

Each Project:

•Website Design & Development oDesign and build a new website, using the Wix platform. oCollaborate with DDA staff to incorporate provided brand guidelines, design ideas, and content needs.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dev Motwani, Chair ▪ Stephanie Toothaker, Vice Chair ▪ Steve Hudson, Secretary ▪ Kenneth Stiles, Treasurer Greg Brewton, Board Member ▪ Charles Ladd, Board Member ▪ Alan Hooper, Board Member Jenni Morejon, President & CEO ▪ John M. Milledge, General Counsel oDeliver a visually appealing, mobile-optimized, and responsive site based on the individual project goals (to be provided later). •Functionality & Maintenance oEnsure the website is user-friendly for internal staff to make content edits, update event pages, and maintain core information without vendor assistance. oProvide basic built-in SEO capabilities (metadata, alt text, search-friendly structure) and ensure backend access for future optimization. oSet up monthly hosting and editing support, including up to 1 hour of edits per month, to assist with updates that cannot be handled in-house. •Ownership & Access oThe DDA will retain full ownership of the website, domain, and all related content and files. oTransfer of all credentials and admin access will be required upon project completion. About the DDA The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a public-private partnership agency that powers the experience, growth, and prosperity of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. DowntownFTL is a vibrant metropolitan city that is evolving at the center of the South Florida region, where all are inspired to live like locals. The DDA implements projects that improve the urban core to create a flourishing destination for residents, employees, and visitors. The DDA strives to grow DowntownFTL with major investments in real estate, infrastructure, and transportation, improve public spaces like streets and parks for all to enjoy, and connect the city through partnerships to cultivate an environment where people come together to celebrate community. For more information, please visit www.ddaftl.org.

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