Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael Wentworth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Technology Services Department
Subject: Agreement with Pantheon Systems, Inc. to provide Drupal and WordPress Website Hosting Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Pantheon Systems, Inc. to provide enterprise web application hosting services for the County's Drupal and WordPress platforms, for the term of January 13, 2026 through January 12, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $485,280.
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BACKGROUND:
The Technology Services Department (TSD) is responsible for managing and maintaining the County's public-facing web platforms to ensure that residents, businesses, and stakeholders have reliable access to critical information and services. The County's primary website, Drupal platform, serves as the primary public web portal for 20 County departments and agencies. In addition, the County operates approximately 30 separate public WordPress websites designed for diverse audiences, programs, and services. Together, these websites form a vital communication and service delivery channel for the County.
On May 6, 2025, TSD released a Request for Proposals (RFP), RFP# ISD-20251904, seeking a reliable, secure, and high-availability enterprise hosting solution to support both Drupal and WordPress websites. Six (6) proposals were received and the proposal from Pantheon Systems, Inc. was identified as the most suitable for the County.
DISCUSSION:
As the County expands its digital services, the demand for scalable, secure, and high-availability web hosting solutions continues to grow. Public-facing websites are essential tools for engaging residents, sharing information, delivering services, and supporting transparency in government. The selected hosting solution will provide the County with improved site reliability, enhanced security protections, and flexi...
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