Request for Proposals for Website Redesign
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks proposals to redesign the Chesapeake Bay Trust website with a focus on accessibility, user experience, and advanced web technology.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates: August 21, 2026 (Proposal submission deadline; 4:00 p.m. EDT/EST)
Funding Amounts: Contract not to exceed $250,000 total; deliverables-based payment structure; project duration ~8 months.
Summary: Soliciting qualified web design/development firms to redesign the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s website for improved accessibility, engagement, and usability.
Key Information: Proposals must be emailed to cparker@cbtrust.org; late submissions will not be accepted.
Description
The Chesapeake Bay Trust, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is seeking proposals from qualified web design and development firms to completely redesign its primary website (www.cbtrust.org). The goal is to create a modern, visually engaging, accessible, and secure site that effectively communicates the Trust’s mission and impact, supports grantmaking, enhances donor engagement, and improves overall user experience. The redesign must comply with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, incorporate best practices in web design/development, and include an intuitive content management system for staff.
