For Selection of a provider to refresh CONNSTEP’s website. Providing Assistance In the Following Project with CONNSTEP, Inc.

 

CONNSTEP is Connecticut’s leading manufacturing consulting firm. For 25 years, our client-focused mission has been centered on identifying growth opportunities, improving productivity, and ensuring the success of our clients in today’s evolving manufacturing landscape.

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts takes a holistic approach by leveraging industry knowledge to offer tailored services for success. CONNSTEP’s technical expertise and workforce strategies combine to generate bottom-line improvements and produce innovative, results-driven growth for your organization.

 

Project: Website Refresh

 

Issued Under:  CONNSTEP, Inc. 350 Church Street, 10th Flr. Hartford, CT 06106

 

Scope of Work:  CONNSTEP is seeking proposals from qualified web design and development agencies to refresh our current website connstep.org. Our goal is to update our site's visual design, improve the user experience, and enhance its functionality to better align with our brand identity and business objectives.

 

The primary goals for this website refresh are:

Improve Aesthetics: Create a modern, clean, and professional visual design that reflects our brand.

Enhance User Experience: Streamline navigation and improve usability to make it easier for visitors to find information.

Increase Conversion: Drive more [leads, sales, sign-ups] through a more effective user journey and clearer calls to action.

Improve Performance: Optimize the site for speed, mobile responsiveness, and search engine optimization (SEO).

Enable Scalability: Allows our team to easily manage and update content in the future.

 

Qualification Requirements:

Demonstrated expertise in professional web design and development.

Proficiency with scalable Content Management Systems (CMS)

Experience with mobile-first and responsive design

Ability to provide a comprehensive project plan

Familiar with manufacturing in Connecticut.

Experience with nonprofit organizations

Must be able to provide and have experience with all services described in this document.

 

Initial terms of this agreement:  October 4, 2025 through November 30, 2025.

Progress of the assignment will be evaluated and the agreement may be renewed for an additional period at CONNSTEP’s discretion.

 

Date of Issue:  September 4, 2025

 

Time and Date Request for Proposal is Due:  October 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Proposals and questions are to be submitted electronically below:

Shelly Talley, Business Process Manager stalley@connstep.org