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SPF&HS Website Migration to WordPress

Description

DoIT has mandated that the Dept. websites move to WordPress (Content Management System). The SPFHS program encompass ~500 webpages that would need to be converted to WordPress. Upon review of staff resources to accomplish this task it has been determined that contracting this work would be the most efficient way to address the task.

Project Justification

What documented evidence exists to support doing this project?
SPFHS will be able to more efficiently update webpages and be able to leverage the templating that has been standardized by the Dept. Once converted to WordPress, maintenance and updating of content will be easier and take less time than with the current process of editing HTML. There are limited existing resources amongst staff in OCIE to carry out this work.
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Ben.Trotter 4 June 2024, 17:53

Scheduled Kickoff meeting with EFK Group (vendor) for 6/5/24. Involved is James Doughlas, Rich Hyjack, Ben Trotter and vendor Team.

Ben.Trotter 16 April 2024, 17:54

4/3/24 email sent to EFK Group notifying them they are the selected winning bidder to do WordPress conversion. Ther were sent the and Offer and Acceptance Page that was executed by Stephen Matis, along with the PO. Meetings with EFK Group will start in the next few weeks.

Ben.Trotter 25 January 2024, 21:44

Meet on 1/9 with James Douglas, Robin Madden, Diane Lowrie, Brian LaPolla to review proposals and determine which to pursue. Determined that the proposal from EFK was the preferred choice. The cost woudl be $131,700 .

Next is getting feedback from SPFHS programs for funding. A request via email is being sent to program managers.

Once funding is determined, the vendor will be contacted about a Task Order / PO from the vendor to do the work.

Ben.Trotter 17 July 2023, 20:13

Scope of work has been drafted. Need to look for vendors in NJSTART.

Knute Jensen 6 April 2023, 15:49

Waiting to hear guidance form Rich H. on how to secure or pursue a vendor. Email as of today.

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Details

Sponsoring Leadership Area

State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites

Sponsoring Leadership Area's Priority

AP-10

Program Area Lead(s)

Diane Lowrie

DOIT technical lead(s)

None

All Involved Leadership Areas

Div. of Information TechnologyState Parks, Forests and Historic Sites
Created: 14 March 2023, 17:30 Updated: 4 June 2024, 17:53