Project description
Project: Website Development for TEAM Tuscarawas
Issued By: Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation
Project Completion Deadline: June 30, 2026
1. Project Overview
The Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation (Tusc EDC) is seeking a qualified web developer to design and launch a dedicated website for the Training and Education Alliance for Manufacturing (TEAM Tuscarawas).
TEAM Tuscarawas develops systems that align education and manufacturing needs to create and employ an equitable and sustainable local workforce. This website will serve as the central digital hub for students, educators, and manufacturing partners in Tuscarawas County.
2. Scope of Work
The selected developer will be responsible for the end-to-end design and configuration of the TEAM Tuscarawas website.
Platform: The website must be built using Squarespace.
Key Objectives: Create an accessible UI, organize content for diverse demographics (students, Latinx community, women, underemployed), and integrate manufacturing career resources.
Collaboration: The developer will have regular progress meetings with Tusc EDC to discuss design, functionality, and refinements.
3. Website Structure & Sitemap
The project involves the development of 10–15 dedicated landing pages. The developer will be responsible for the layout, navigation logic, and content integration for these pages. Proposed pages include, but are not limited to:
Category - Page/Section Ideas
Core Navigation: Home, About Us, Contact Us
Audience Hubs: Job Seekers (Tab/Portal), Partners (Tab/Portal)
Resource Centers: Asset Mapping, Manufacturing Hub, Educational Hub
Engagement: Media & Blogs, Training Opportunities, Marketing Calendar
4. Project Timeline
The following schedule ensures a thorough development process while meeting the mandatory June 30th completion date.
Milestone/Dates
RFP Distributed: January 14, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
Selection of Developer: February 6, 2026
Completion of Initial Prototype: April 10, 2026
Refinement & Testing Phase: April 24 – June 5, 2026
Final Approval & Handover: June 19, 2026
Website Launch: June 30, 2026
5. Proposal Requirements
Interested developers should submit a proposal (maximum 2 pages) including:
Experience: Summary of Squarespace expertise and work with non-profits or economic development entities.
Portfolio: Links to three previous Squarespace projects.
Approach: Description of your design process, specifically how you will handle the multi-page structure and communication.
Cost Proposal: Flat-fee estimate for the total project.
References: Contact info for two recent clients.
6. Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Demonstrated expertise in Squarespace.
Ability to organize complex information into a clean, 10–15 page architecture.
Ability to adhere to the aggressive refinement timeline.
Alignment with the TEAM Tuscarawas mission.
7. Submission Instructions
Please submit your proposal below via upload or email it to cbuckler@tuscedc.com and CC makridge@tuscedc.com no later than 5:00 PM EST on January 30, 2026.
Note: It is recognized that while TEAM Tuscarawas facilitates community alignment, local workforce outcomes are influenced by various external factors; the website’s primary role is to serve as a catalyst and resource hub for these efforts.