COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA

Approve contract with Granicus for new County website design, implementation and 5 year annual maintenance, hosting, and licensing. 

SBC FILE NUMBER: 119

The County of San Benito has been using an antiquated website design that is due for re-design.  Proposals were submitted by three prominent web-design and hosting companies that combined provide services to thousands of cities and counties worldwide.

After an intensive evaluation process where cost, features, and ease of use were considered, the staff has chosen Granicus as the recommended firm to work with.  Initial design and implementation will take approximately three months and will culminate in a entirely new look with a focus on providing the public with a easier to use website with improved functionality.

Examples of other websites created by Granicus that will be used as models for the San Benito County website include: Fresno County (hwww.co.fresno.ca.us) and Madera County (www.maderacounty.com). 

The Cost of the new website design and implementation is $24,000.  There will be an annual fee for continued hosting, security updates, and support beginning year 2 through year 5, which will be billed as follows: $4,100, $4,223, $4,391.92, and $4,611.52. At the end of the five (5) year agreement, the county will have the option to continue the partnership which can include a re-design if requested.

The County Administration Office respectfully recommends;

1. Approve contract with Granicus for initial design and implementation as well as a 5 year service agreement for a total amount of $42,172,
2. Authorize the chair of the board to sign contract with Granicus,
3. Authorize CAO or designee to approve design elements of the new website.