Sept. 14, 2006
IRE is requesting a proposal for redesign of its Web site.
This bid request is for a "first phase" project that focuses on design/fuctionality/creativity of the IRE Web site and includes no programming work. However, bid invitations for subsequent phases may include requests for programming, as well as other enhancements/improvements to the site.
Funding for this project is through grant funds that have been awarded and/or are still pending, so it is suggested that you offer your initial bid with that financial situation in mind. Approaching this phase of the project as a "getting your foot in the door" excercise would be a prudent strategy for the successful bidder to utilize.
IRE is seeking a redesign that:
1 - Creates a home page that makes it easier to find the different departments and centers of IRE through more efficient and, specifically, more creative design and web tools.
2 - Makes the entire Web site substantially easier to navigate and reduces the current clutter.
3 - Presents a consistent design, look and brand that could be used with IRE hard copy.
4 - Creates a site that can continue to add broadcast (both video and radio) features and add interactive
elements for the training of journalists.
5 - Utilizes design features that appeal equally to print and broadcast media and to professionals in both the non-management and management ranks.
6 - Creates a retail sales portion of the site that makes purchasing of all IRE products, databases and training sessions an effortless/seamless exercise.
While we are aware the total price of a completely re-designed, totally animated, fully retail sales-oriented, aggressively on-line training-capable web site with completely searchable and achievable databases will carry a somewhat hefty price tag, we anticipate the cost of this first phase to be in the four-figure range.
We would like to see your proposals, complete with visual examples of some design elements you are considering, by October 30, 2006.
The IRE staff and I appreciate your interest in being included in this kick-off phase of our Web site revamping and look forward with great anticipation to receiving your bids and ideas.
Any questions can be directed to me at Brant Houston at brant@ire.org or 573-882-2042 or to Roger Moore (rmoore12@nycap.rr.comor 518-583-0009).
Sincerely,
Brant Houston