Request for Proposal : Provision of Website Management Service

About inABLE 

inABLE.org is a nonprofit organization based in Kenya with a mission to empower persons with disabilities in Africa through assistive technology. Over the last four years, inable has hosted the Annual Inclusive Africa Conference that has created a platform to promote the advancement of digital accessibility and assistive technology for persons with disabilities in Africa. This year we are hosting the 5^th Inclusive Africa Conference that will take place on May 14^th-16^th 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya at Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill. This is a hybrid event that aims to host 300 delegates in-person and over 2,000 people livestreaming from across the globe.

Job Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) document is intended to lead to the identification of vendors that can demonstrate having sufficient capacity and experience in offering website management services for the Inclusive Africa Conference. inABLE is therefore soliciting from interested companies/individuals a request for proposal clearly showing the following:  

1. A company profile detailing the years of experience in offering website management services. 
2. Approval or License from relevant authorities to offer website management services (Provide evidence of compliance with statutory requirements, certification and all other relevant licenses).  
3. Current list of clients and partners where similar services have been provided. Provide name of client, and scope on contract (at least 5 clients).
4. Geographical presence i.e. the regions that the vendor has offices/presence. (Please provide any other additional information that inABLE should be aware of.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regular updates (agenda, speakers, sponsors, media etc.)
2. Technical maintenance (security patches, backups, etc.)
3. Content optimization (SEO, user experience)
4. Troubleshooting and support
5. Ensure all content is accessible especially for persons who are blind or of low vision.
6. Provide service for 6 months (January – June 2024).

Submission process  

Interested suppliers should submit their response to this RFP in a soft copy addressed to vendors@inable.org not later than 5^th April 2024 by 5 p.m. (EAT)

inABLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We however strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability.