Platte River Power Authority is seeking an experienced oncall WordPress developer for remote services. The scope includes ongoing support, maintenance, and project-based development for prpa. org and efficiencyworks. org. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in WordPress development, familiarity with WP Engine hosting, and experience managing both urgent and planned projects. Monthly maintenance is required. The annual budget is approximately $25,000. Bid proposals must be submitted via BidNet by Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST. Questions are due by Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Remote interviews are expected in August. Platte River will evaluate proposals based on experience, price, quality, performance times, references, and contract exceptions. The awarded bidder will sign a contract provided by Platte River.
The bid proposal submission deadline is Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. MST. The bid notice does not specify a deadline for the total delivery of services, but it mentions monthly maintenance and ongoing support.
The bid notice states that Platte River has sole discretion to accept one or more bid proposals that represent the best overall value to Platte River, taking into consideration the price and other evaluation factors set forth in the bid specification. A partial list of evaluation criteria includes experience providing similar services, price, superior quality and adherence to technical specifications, performance times, bidders references and prior experience with Platte River, and exceptions taken to the contract.
Bidder requirements include demonstrated expertise in WordPress development, ability to work within WP Engine hosting environments, proven experience managing both urgent support needs and long-term, planned projects, strong communication skills, ability to navigate and maintain complex site structures, and knowledge of ADA/WCAG 2. 0 Level AA. Bidders must also maintain a permanent place of business, have technical knowledge and practical experience, qualified personnel, and have worked on similar projects.
Questions from bidders are due by Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid process or award.
Platte River will not consider bidders it determines are not qualified to provide the services. Bidders must also ensure that multiple bid proposals are not submitted by companies under common control or affiliated entities for the same services.
The annual budget allocated for this engagement is approximately $25,000.
