Our Vendor Selection and Liaison service provides you guidance and support in selecting and engaging the services of external vendors for web design and development projects.
We maintain relationships with a number of preferred vendors with a demonstrated record of high-quality service and an understanding of Stanford identity guidelines and web infrastructure.
Features
Depending on needs, with this service our team can offer one or more of the following:
- Negotiate rates and service terms with preferred web vendors
- Lead project planning activities, resulting in an expository sketch or Request-for-Proposal (RFP) to solicit vendor proposals
- Conduct project needs assessment, such as the recommendation of appropriate technology and hosting infrastructure
- Review vendor proposals and offer recommendations for 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. The hosting platform SWS builds on, Stanford Sites is rated for low risk and moderate risk content only
Rates
- Free two-hour initial consultation
- $119/hour for project management
- $143/hour for digital strategy
- $165/hour for technical architecture and development strategy
Varies 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?
