TENDERE, ACHIZIȚII ȘI CONTRACTĂRI ÎN MOLDOVA

Centrul de Drept al Avocaților (CDA) is seeking proposals from qualified web design and development companies with a minimum of 6 years of experience to create a dynamic web platform for CDA - Centrul de Drept al Avocaților. The purpose of this project is to develop a visually appealing and user-friendly website based on PHP, WordPress, and Elementor. The website will consist of approximately 25-35 pages and will need to be available in multiple languages (at least 4, RO, EN, RU, UA).

The current website - www.cda.md  has to be completely revamped, both from an aesthetical standpoint, contentwise, technology and user experience, to enhance and transmit a clearer and easier to access information to its visitors.

The chosen web design and development company will be responsible for the following:

1. Design and development of a professional website for Centrul de Drept al Avocaților.
2. Integration of PHP, WordPress and Elementor to meet the desired functionality requirements.
3. Implementation of a multilingual feature to support content translation into at least 3 languages.
4. Mobile responsive
5. Ongoing support and maintenance on a monthly basis.

The project will be divided into four phases, with each phase having specific deliverables and milestones. The estimated timeline for the project is as follows:

Phase 1: Planning and Design

• Estimated Start Date: June 19^th, 2023
• Estimated Completion Date: July 7^st, 2023

Phase 2: Development and Implementation

• Estimated Start Date: June 25^th, 2023
• Estimated Completion Date: August 20^th, 2023

Phase 3: Content Integration and Testing

• Estimated Start Date: August 25^th, 2023
• Estimated Completion Date: September 10^th, 2023

Phase 4: Deployment and Support

• Estimated Start Date: September 10^th, 2023
• Estimated Completion Date: September 15^th, 2023

Phase 5: Ongoing on demand

• Estimated Start Date: September 15^th, 2023
• Estimated Completion Date: December 23^rd, 2023

The final phase, including ongoing support and maintenance, should be completed no later than December 24^th, 2023.

Interested companies are requested to submit a detailed proposal addressing the following:

1. Company profile and relevant experience, including a minimum of 6 years of web design and development experience.
2. Communication through Asana, Slack and Email
3. Description of the proposed approach, methodologies, and technologies to be used.
4. Detailed breakdown of the project phases, deliverables, timelines, and costs.
5. Testimonials or references from similar clients in the past, particularly foreign institutions working in the field of democracy and human rights.
6. Experience working on projects related to democracy and human rights, including specific examples and outcomes.
7. Location of the team, ensuring the team is based in Moldova.
8. Monthly support and maintenance costs beyond the completion of the project.
9. Any additional information or suggestions to enhance the project.

Technical and financial offer must be submitted separately by June 22, in electronic format (PDF) or on paper in 2 separate emails or envelopes to law-center@cda.md  or CDA office, Chisinau, str. Vlaicu Pircalab 8 : Contact pearson Dan Popovici : Dan.Popovici@cda.md ,+37379904552

• To create a modern, professional and visually appealing website that accurately reflects our institution’s identity and values
• To be more authentic and genuine by using photos of our staff and offices instead of generic stock images
• To improve the user experience and make it easy for visitors to find the information they need, based on the four user and focus type (refugees, stateless persons, Moldovan citizenship, lawyers)
• To increase traffic to the website and generate leads for our business
• To incorporate SEO best practices and ensure the website is optimized for search engines
• To make the website mobile-friendly and responsive to different screen sizes
• To ensure the website is secure and adheres to all relevant web standards and regulations

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Experience and expertise in web design and development (25%)
2. Methodology and proposed approach (15%)
3. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget (15%)
4. Experience working with foreign institutions in the field of democracy and human rights (20%)
5. Cost-effectiveness and value for money (15%)
6. Testimonials and references from previous clients (10%)

The evaluation will be conducted by a review committee appointed by Centrul de Drept al Avocaților (CDA), and their decision will be based on a holistic assessment of all the evaluation criteria. The committee reserves the right to select the tender winner based on the most advantageous proposal, considering both the budget proposal and other evaluation criteria.

The applicant is required to submit a detailed budget proposal as part of their proposal submission. The budget should clearly outline the estimated costs for each phase of the project, as specified in Section 4 of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The applicant is encouraged to provide a comprehensive breakdown of expenses related to design, development, implementation, content integration, testing, and ongoing support and maintenance. The budget proposal should be presented in a format that allows for easy understanding and evaluation of the financial aspects of the project.

The current website structure. To be edited to the best possible option.

Centrul de Drept al Avocaților (CDA) reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel this RFP, in part or in its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the organization to do so.