U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Attention: MP-3810, 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-2711, Sacramento, CA 95825-1898

D -- INTERNET WEB DEVELOPMENT POC Contact Ms. Sammie Cervantes, (916) 978-5104 The Mid-Pacific Region Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior requires a web developer/analyst to perform a system evaluation of the Region's Internet and Intranet system and architecture. The contractor will then develop a strategy paper and present an action plan(s) for its implementation. DELIVERABLES: Structure/Architecture The contractor will evaluate the current structure/ architecture of the Region's websites. (1) Deliverable The contractor will provide an action plan(s) on how it intends to structure the evaluation. The action plan(s) will outline tasks, procedures, etc., and provide recommendations on conducting an effective evaluation. The action plan(s) will include a time table for development and implementation of the evaluation as well as provide necessary documentation required by the COR. (2) Deliverable The contractor will provide a written evaluation of the Region's entire Internet and Intranet structure/architecture. The evaluation will include sites that are under development or being considered for development, as well as a "story-board" or visual display that illustrates the websites' structure/architecture. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine the overall effectiveness of the Region's websites and will be used in the development and implementation of the Region's overall web direction and strategy. The contractor will structure the evaluation in such a manner that it meets the Region's purpose for the evaluation. Information Needs The contractor will identify the Region's Internet and Intranet customers and evaluate their information needs. (3) Deliverable The contractor will provide an action plan(s) on how it intends to structure the evaluation. The action plan(s) will outline tasks, procedures, etc., and provide recommendations on how to identify the Region's customers and determine their information needs. The action plan(s) will include a time table for development and implementation of the evaluation as well as provide necessary documentation required by theCOR. (4) Deliverable The contractor will provide a written evaluation of internal and external website customers. The purpose of the evaluation is to help the Region understand its customer's information needs and will be used in the development and implementation of the Region's overall web direction and strategy. The evaluation will provide a profile of customers and their information needs along with recommendations, tasks, procedures, etc., designed to help the Region understand and meet its customer's information needs. The evaluation will address, but is not limited to, the following: (1) identify Internet and Intranet customers; (2) determine whether or not customers' information needs are being met; (3) provide recommendations on how to meet information needs; (4) identify future customers; and (5) determine how to meet future information needs. The contractor will structure the evaluation in such a manner that it meets the agency's purpose for the evaluation. Guidelines and Procedures The contractorwill evaluate applicable Internet and Intranet policy, guidelines, and procedures (DOI, Reclamation, and Region). (5) Deliverable The contractor will provide an action plan(s) on how it intends to structure the evaluation. The action plan(s) will outline tasks, procedures, etc., and provide recommendations on developing effective documentation for its websites. The action plan(s) will include a time table for development and implementation of the evaluation as well as provide necessary documentation required by the COR. (6) Deliverable The contractor will evaluate the effectiveness of all applicable Internet and Intranet policy, guidelines, and procedures. The purpose of this evaluation is to develop more effective, manageable, and workable Regional documentation reflecting the very best of public and private standards, and when implemented, will provide the appropriate guidance necessary to develop, implement, and maintain the Region's websites. The contractor will also address training necessary for applying guidelines and procedures. The contractor will present a strategy paper designed to define the Region's overall direction, approach, and structure of it's internet, intranet, or extranet websites. (7) Deliverable The contractor will provide an action plan(s) on how it intends to develop the strategy paper. The action plan(s) will outline tasks, procedures, milestones, timeframes, etc. The action plan(s) will demonstrate how the contractor intends to meet the overall purpose of the paper. The action plan(s) will specify how the contractor intends to perform the system evaluation and develop the strategy paper while the Region continues to create and post information on its various sites. The action plan(s) will include a time table for development and implementation as well as provide necessary documentation required by the COR. (8) Deliverable The contractor will provide a strategy paper that defines the direction, structure, philosophy, and methodology the Region will take in the continued development of its websites. The paper will include requirements, procedures, milestones, time frames, outcomes, tasks, etc,. to successfully develop, implement, and maintain a more sophisticated corporate Region web presence. (9) Deliverable The contractor will provide an action plan(s) for the implementation of the strategy paper. (10) Deliverable The contractor will provide a weekly written status report to the COR. In addition to a status of accomplishments, the weekly report will address any information requests submitted by the COR. Period of Performance; the term of this order will be to provide to the COR the strategy paper no later than six months after award. Implementation of the strategy paper will begin immediately after receiving the COR's approval. Interested contractors must be within 75 commuting miles of Sacramento; have 5-7 years programming and analysis experience; have demonstrated WEB application development and WEB technical infrastructure development, standards development and implementation experience; have familiarity with Microsoft and Netscape Internet technology; have demonstrated design/developement experience; have Windows, NT, UNIX, SQL Server, Oracle and Access database experience; have understanding of network concepts in a distributed environment. Of additional benefit would be knowledge of California water issues, and Reclamation's role as a resource manager. This is a solicitation of contractor prospectus only, not a solicitation of offers. The estimated amount of any initial award is under $100,000. Please submit responses by August 10, 1998 to above address, Attention: Sammie Cervantes. Posted 07/24/98 (W-SN228344). (0205)

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