Our Vendor Selection and Liaison service offers guidance and support in selecting and working with qualified and approved external vendors with a demonstrated record of high-quality service and an understanding of Stanford identity guidelines and web infrastructure.
Features
Depending on needs, Stanford Web Services can offer the following support to those groups working with design and development vendors:
- Negotiate rates and service terms with preferred vendors
- Lead project planning activities and deliver a detailed plan to solicit vendor proposals
- Conduct project needs assessment, such as the recommendation of appropriate technology and hosting infrastructure
- Review vendor proposals, offer recommendations for selection criteria, and facilitate selection
- Liaise with the selected vendor
- Review project deliverables for design, security, usability, and accessibility
- Perform site launch and maintenance services
Designed for
- Clients with complex requirements that cannot be met by the common suite of Stanford tools, including sophisticated web applications, data visualizations, or other complex user interactions
- Custom sites that need to be built on short timelines and may have a large scope
- Sites that contain restricted content, including HIPAA, FERPA, or other regulatory laws
Rates
- Free two-hour initial consultation
- Rates vary by project requirements. Projects are billed on a time and materials basis.
- Third-party vendor costs are separate and require a contract.
See also
- UIT newsroom article: What do I need to know about working with a vendor on my Stanford website?
