Newton County Website Design, Development, and Implementation - RFP No. 2026-29 (2026)
Newton CountyCounty · Newton County, MO- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Daniel Swem
- (417) 451-8223
The 30-second brief
Newton County, Missouri is seeking a qualified website design and development partner to replace its current public website with a responsive, reliable, secure, accessible, and user-friendly platform under RFP No. 2026-29. The project scope includes discovery and planning, user experience and visual design, content strategy and migration, an accessible content management system (CMS) with role-based permissions, core functionality such as site search, online forms, calendars, and emergency alerts, third-party system integrations, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 Level AA), secure hosting architecture, testing and launch support, administrator and editor training, and optional ongoing maintenance. Sealed proposals must be received by 10:00 AM Central Time on November 12, 2026, at the Newton County Commission, 101 South Wood St., Neosho, MO 64850. Written questions are due by October 29, 2026. Evaluation criteria include understanding of needs and technical approach (25%), relevant experience, qualifications, and references (20%), accessibility, security, hosting, and support approach (20%), project team, work plan, and schedule (15%), and total cost and overall value (20%).
Understanding of County needs and proposed technical approach 25%, Relevant experience, qualifications, and references 20%, Accessibility, security, hosting, and support approach 20%, Project team, work plan, and implementation schedule 15%, Total cost and overall value 20%
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Summary
Newton County, Missouri is seeking a qualified website design and development partner to replace its current public website with a responsive, reliable, secure, accessible, and user-friendly platform under RFP No. 2026-29.
The project scope includes discovery and planning, user experience and visual design, content strategy and migration, an accessible content management system (CMS) with role-based permissions, core functionality such as site search, online forms, calendars, and emergency alerts, third-party system integrations, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 Level AA), secure hosting architecture, testing and launch support, administrator and editor training, and optional ongoing maintenance. Sealed proposals must be received by 10:00 AM Central Time on November 12, 2026, at the Newton County Commission, 101 South Wood St., Neosho, MO 64850. Written questions are due by October 29, 2026. Evaluation criteria include understanding of needs and technical approach (25%), relevant experience, qualifications, and references (20%), accessibility, security, hosting, and support approach (20%), project team, work plan, and schedule (15%), and total cost and overall value (20%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Understanding of County needs and proposed technical approach 25%
- Relevant experience
- Qualifications
- References 20%
- Accessibility
- Security
- Hosting
- Support approach 20%
- Project team
- Work plan
- Implementation schedule 15%
- Total cost and overall value 20%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Cover letter
- Executive summary
- Firm qualifications
- Project team
- Technical approach
- Work plan and schedule milestones
- Relevant experience
- Cost proposal
- Exceptions
- Required forms
- Submit to
- Newton County Commission, 101 South Wood St., Neosho, MO 64850
- Scope location
- Neosho, MO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Newton County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Newton County Commission, 101 South Wood St., Neosho, MO 64850. For questions, contact Daniel Swem.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Newton County in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Daniel Swem at (417) 451-8223. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Understanding of County needs and proposed technical approach 25%, Relevant experience, qualifications, and references 20%, Accessibility, security, hosting, and support approach 20%, Project team, wo..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Newton County?
All active and historical solicitations from Newton County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Newton County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Executive summary, Firm qualifications, Project team, Technical approach, Work plan and schedule milestones, Relevant experience, Cost proposal, Exceptions, Required forms. Review the full document from Newton County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Neosho, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.