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The Optimistic Website Company*I-ja � • �.• s.'15 �,T H E 0 T I M I S T I C1 , A ► ,. ^ } fix._ •� Z 4. '` ,�,• .AL_ Submitted to: City of La Quinta Attn: Marcie Graham, Marketing Manager 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Email: MGraham@LaQuintaCA.gov Primary Contact: Aaron Young Email: Aaron@optimisticweb.co Phone: (720) 551-5712 Submitted by: The Optimistic Website Company 6160 S Wabash Way Greenwood Village, CO 80111 THE OPTIMISTIC Proposal Summary April 2025 Delivering a Modern, Accessible, and Engaging Website for the City of La Quinta The Optimistic Website Company is honored to submit this proposal for the City of La Quinta - Website Design & Maintenance Services. We understand that a well -structured, accessible, and modern website is essential for delivering city services efficiently, enhancing community engagement, and ensuring transparency for residents, businesses, and visitors. Our approach focuses on affordability, functionality, and compliance —ensuring that the City receives a cost-effective website solution that prioritizes user experience, accessibility, and security while maintaining easy -to -manage content updates for city staff. Key Objectives & Deliverables �✓ User -Friendly Website Design & Navigation -A clean, modern website layout that makes it easy for residents, businesses, and visitors to find city services and information. �✓ Seamless Content Management System (CMS) -A Word Press -based CMS that allows La Quinta city staff to update content efficiently without technical expertise. 0✓ Accessibility & Compliance (WCAG 2.2 AA) -Ensuring full ADA/WCAG compliance to make the website usable for all residents, including those with disabilities. Service Integration & Digital Tools - Incorporating event calendars, public records (Laserfiche), and online forms for a seamless digital experience. C' Secure Hosting & Performance Optimization - Providing secure cloud hosting, SSL encryption, and website performance enhancements for fast load times and data protection. 0 Basic Ongoing Maintenance & Support -Offering one month of post -launch support, with extended maintenance available as an optional service. i\ 0N: .. �lw lr April 2025 THE OPTIMISTIC Why Choose The Optimistic Website Company? ♦ Cost -Effective & Strategic Web Solutions - Our lean, efficient approach ensures that La Quinta receives an affordable website that meets all essential city requirements. ♦ Proven Municipal & Public Sector Experience - We have worked with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and government entities, ensuring that our solutions align with city governance best practices. ♦ Accessibility & Compliance Focused -We prioritize ADA/WCAG 2.2 AA compliance, making sure that all residents, including those with disabilities, can fully access city services online. ♦ Designed for Scalability & Longevity - Our solution ensures that La Quinta's website remains flexible, scalable, and easy to expand as city needs evolve. This website redevelopment project will transform La Quinta's online presence, improving efficiency, accessibility, and digital engagement while providing a cost-effective, future -ready platform for residents, businesses, and government officials. Project Building a Future -Ready Website for the Understanding City of La Quinta The City of La Quinta's website is a vital tool for residents, businesses, and visitors, serving as the primary platform for city services, public records, event updates, and community engagement. A well -designed municipal website must be intuitive, accessible, and secure, ensuring that users can quickly find information and complete essential tasks online. At The Optimistic Website Company, we recognize that government websites must balance transparency, usability, and compliance. Our approach ensures that La Quinta's new website will be modern, user-friendly, and equipped with the latest digital tools —enhancing efficiency and providing a seamless experience for all users. THE OPTIMISTIC Key Challenges & Our Solutions CURRENT CHALLENGE HOW IT AFFECTS USERS April 2025 OPTIMISTIC WEBSITE COMPANY'S SOLUTION Outdated Website Residents and businesses We will implement a modern, Design &Difficult struggle to find city services, mobile -responsive website layout with Navigation leading to frustration a logical menu structure, ensuring that and inefficiency. information is easy to access. Lack of ADA Residents with disabilities may Our design will be fully WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility not be able to access key city compliant, incorporating screen reader Compliance resources, putting the website compatibility, keyboard navigation, at risk of non-compliance. and high -contrast design. Residents must navigate We will integrate online forms, Limited Integration multiple websites to submit Laserfiche for public records, and with Public Services forms, find city documents, service request portals, streamlining and access records. government -citizen interactions. Slow load times and outdated We will implement fast -loading Performance & security protocols pose infrastructure, SSL encryption, and Security Risks potential risks for residents routine security updates to ensure a accessing city services online. secure and reliable digital experience. Difficult Content Municipal employees struggle We will build a WordPress-based CMS Management for to update content, resulting in that allows staff to easily edit pages, City Staff outdated information. post news updates, and manage digital content without coding knowledge. 0 li April 2025 THE OPTIMISTIC How This Website Redesign Will Support La Quinta's Goals �✓ Improving Public Access to City Resources - A well -structured website will make it easier for residents to find information, access public records, and engage with city departments. �✓ Enhancing Accessibility & Compliance -The fully WCAG 2.2 AA -compliant website will ensure equal access for all residents, including those with disabilities. �✓ Increasing Government Transparency -The new platform will improve access to public records, meeting schedules, and government reports, ensuring compliance with California's Brown Act and Public Records Act. �✓ Strengthening Security & Data Protection -Implementing modern cybersecurity measures, including SSL encryption and regular security updates, will safeguard city data. �✓ Optimizing Performance & Mobile Usability - A fast -loading, mobile -responsive site will ensure that residents can access services from any device. This website redevelopment will create a more transparent, accessible, and secure online presence for La Quinta—enhancing digital engagement while streamlining city operations. Scope Building a Future -Ready Website for the of Work City of La Quinta The City of La Quintals website is a vital tool for residents, businesses, and visitors, serving as the primary platform for city services, public records, event updates, and community engagement. A well -designed municipal website must be intuitive, accessible, and secure, ensuring that users can quickly find information and complete essential tasks online. At The Optimistic Website Company, we recognize that government websites must balance transparency, usability, and compliance. Our approach ensures that La Quinta's new website will be modern, user-friendly, and equipped with the latest digital tools —enhancing efficiency and providing a seamless experience for all users. li April 2025 THE OPTIMISTIC Proven Success: Young People in Recovery (YPR) - A Model for Municipal Web Excellence One of our most comprehensive and structured web development projects is our work with Young People in Recovery (YPR), a nationwide nonprofit with a strong emphasis on accessibility, community engagement, and digital performance. The YPR website and its supporting platforms demonstrate our ability to build scalable, accessible, and highly functional digital systems that serve diverse audiences -paralleling the needs of a municipal website like La Quinta's. YPR Main Website - Public Resource Hub & Digital Platform Website: youngpeopleinrecovery.org �✓ Designed & developed a national website that serves thousands of visitors per month, offering structured navigation, public resources, and advocacy content. 0 Optimized for Performance & Accessibility - The site is ADA/WCAG 2.2 AA -compliant, mobile -friendly, and structured for fast -loading performance. �✓ Advanced Content Management System (CMS) - Built on WordPress, enabling YPR's staff to easily manage updates, publish news, and maintain digital content without technical expertise. Scalable & Future -Proof Infrastructure - The website was designed to accommodate future integrations, including training programs, service request portals, and membership -based content access. SEO-Optimized & Analytics-Driven - Implemented SEO best practices and Google Analytics tracking, ensuring increased visibility and continuous performance monitoring. How This Relates to La Quinta's Website Needs: The City of La Quinta requires a municipal website that is intuitive, secure, and accessible. Our experience building the YPR website ensures we can deliver a structured, scalable, and easy -to -manage platform that allows city staff to update content efficiently while maintaining compliance with ADA accessibility standards. li April 2025 THE OPTIMISTIC YPR Team Portal - Internal Government & Staff Management System Website: team.youngpeopleinrecovery.org O Designed & developed a secure staff portal to streamline internal communication, content sharing, and policy management. O✓ Multi -User Role Management - Built with customized permissions for admins, staff, and leadership, allowing different levels of content access. (2) Resource Library & Document Management - Houses training materials, policy documentation, and HR resources for easy reference. Staff Directory & Communication Tools - Enables staff and leadership to collaborate effectively while keeping sensitive data secure. �✓ Mobile -Optimized & Secure Authentication - Includes SSL encryption, multi -factor authentication (MFA), and secure login options. 0 How This Relates to La Quinta's Website Needs: Just as YPR's Team Portal centralizes internal staff resources, La Quinta can benefit from a structured, government -focused web platform that allows city employees to manage public records, update forms, and oversee digital content with ease. The user-friendly CMS and security measures we implemented in the YPR portal can be directly applied to La Quinta's website redevelopment, ensuring an efficient and secure city-wide digital experience. \01.: lr April 2025 THE OPTIMISTIC Scope of Work A Strategic, Cost -Effective Approach to La Quinta's Website Redesign To ensure the successful redevelopment of the City of La Quinta's website, The Optimistic Website Company will follow a structured, low-cost, high -impact development approach. This ensures the new website is accessible, user-friendly, and compliant with government standards, while remaining within the city's budgetary constraints. Our methodology prioritizes affordability, security, accessibility, and ease of content management, allowing city staff to maintain and update the website efficiently while ensuring residents, businesses, and visitors can access services effortlessly. Phase Key Deliverables Timeline Phase 1: Website Discovery Stakeholder meetings, user journey 1-2 Weeks & Strategy mapping, site architecture planning. Phase 2: Website Design Homepage and key page mockups, La Quinta 2-3 Weeks (Template -Based Approach) branding integration, UX/UI layout. Phase 3: Website WordPress CMS implementation, essential Development & CMS 4-5 Weeks Integration city service pages, mobile responsiveness. Phase 4: Accessibility & WCAG 2.2 AA compliance implementation, 1-2 Weeks Compliance SEO optimization, security measures. Phase 5: Testing, Staff QA testing, CMS training for city staff, full 2-3 Weeks Training & Website Launch content migration, website deployment. By following this structured approach, we will ensure La Quinta's new website is modern, accessible, and efficient —providing a seamless and future -proof digital experience for residents and staff. lr April 2025 THE OPTIMISTIC BUDGET & PRICING Transparent, Tiered Pricing for Maximum Value At The Optimistic Website Company, we understand that municipal website redesign projects require cost-effective solutions that meet accessibility, security, and functionality requirements without exceeding budget constraints. Our approach ensures that La Quinta receives a high -quality website at an affordable price, with an easy -to - maintain structure and a seamless user experience for both residents and city staff. By prioritizing efficiency, accessibility, and security, we have structured a pricing model that keeps costs low while ensuring the City receives a modern, scalable, and compliant website. Proposed Pricing Structure SERVICE COMPONENT ESTIMATED COST ($) DESCRIPTION Website Discovery & Strategy $1,000 - $1,500 Stakeholder meetings, user journey mapping, content strategy. Website Design (Template- $1,500 - $2,500 Homepage & key page mockups, branding Based Approach) integration, UX/UI design. Website Development & CMS $2,500 - $4,000 WordPress CMS setup, essential city service Setup pages, mobile optimization. Accessibility & Compliance (WCAG 2.2 AA) $500 - $1,000 Ensuring ADA/WCAG compliance, screen reader compatibility, color contrast adjustments. Secure Hosting & Performance Optimization $500 - $1,000 SSL encryption, security updates, and site speed optimization. Limited Post -Launch Support $500 - $1,500 One month of basic support for troubleshooting (1 Month) and minor updates. Total Estimated Cost: $5,000 - $10,000 _ April 2025 THE OPTIMISTIC Budget Considerations & Cost Efficiency 0 Flat -Rate Pricing for Core Deliverables -No hidden fees, ensuring that all essential website components are delivered within the budget. Scalable & Future -Ready Website - Built on Word Press, ensuring long-term sustainability, easy content management, and expandability for future city needs. Low -Cost Compliance & Security Measures - Unlike many firms that charge extra for ADA/WCAG compliance and basic security protections, we ensure La Quinta receives a fully compliant and secure website as part of the base package. Minimal, But Effective Post -Launch Support - We include one month of free post -launch support, ensuring that the City can operate the site confidently while keeping long-term costs low. Monthly Payment Breakdown (If Needed) For organizations that prefer phased payments, we offer monthly installment plans based on project scope and contract duration. PHASE DURATION MONTHLY COST RANGE Phase 1 : Website Discovery & Strategy 1-2 weeks $500 - $750 Phase 2: Website Design 2-3 weeks $750 - $1,250 Phase 3: Website Development & CMS 4-5 weeks $1,000 - $2,000 Setup Phase 4: Accessibility & Security 1-2 weeks $250 -$500 Compliance Phase 5: Website Launch & Training 2 weeks $500 - $1,000 -,Total Monthly Cost: $500 - $2,000 (based on phased rollout options). _ April 2025 THE OPTIMISTIC Why This Budget Model Works for La Quinta 0✓ Cost -Effective & Affordable Solution -Our lean, efficient pricing structure ensures that La Quinta receives a fully functional municipal website at the lowest possible cost. Designed for Easy Maintenance & Scalability -The website will be built using WordPress, allowing the City to expand services without additional development costs. O✓ ADA & Security Compliance at No Extra Charge -Unlike many agencies that charge separately for accessibility and security compliance, we ensure La Quinta's website meets all federal and state standards as part of our core development. O Long -Term Savings & Sustainability -A well -designed, accessible website reduces the need for costly future updates, keeping La Quinta's digital infrastructure stable and reliable. O This budget -conscious approach ensures that La Quinta receives a high -quality, functional, and accessible website while staying within financial constraints. Final Thought: A Strategic Investment in La Quinta's Digital Future A modernized city website is a critical investment in public service efficiency, accessibility, and community engagement. Our low-cost, high -value solution will create a seamless digital experience for residents, businesses, and government officials —while ensuring long-term sustainability and compliance with industry standards. By selecting The Optimistic Website Company, La Quinta receives a powerful, easy -to -maintain, and accessible website—without exceeding its budget.