Development and Implementation of the Center of Biodiversity Innovation and Sustainability Website & Digital Library

Development and Implementation of the Center of Biodiversity Innovation and Sustainability Website & Digital Library

Project Description for RFP UCCI 0561: Center of Biodiversity Innovation and Sustainability Website & Digital Library

Project Title: Development and Implementation of the Center of Biodiversity Innovation and Sustainability Website & Digital Library

Reference No.: UCCI 0561

Project Background: Building on the infrastructure upgrades facilitated by the previously awarded "Monitors (Air, Water, and Electrical) and Business Management System Project," the University College of the Cayman Islands now seeks to further enhance its digital presence. This project aims to create a comprehensive website and digital library focused on biodiversity, sustainability, and innovation.

Project Objectives:

• Information Hub: Establish a central platform for disseminating information related to biodiversity and sustainability.
• Educational Resource: Provide a repository for educational materials, research findings, and sustainability plans.
• Community Engagement: Facilitate interaction and collaboration among researchers, students, and global partners involved in sustainability efforts.

Scope of Work:

• Website Development: Design and develop a responsive, user-friendly website that integrates real-time data from the campus’s Building Management System (BMS), including interactive dashboards for energy and resource management.
• Digital Library: Create a digital archive that includes multimedia content such as videos, photographs, and documents related to biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.

Key Features:

• Content Management System (CMS): A robust CMS to allow non-technical staff to update content regularly.
• Search Functionality: Advanced search tools to navigate through extensive digital resources.
• Multimedia Support: Capability to host and display various forms of media, ensuring a dynamic user experience.
• Responsive Design: Optimization for all devices, ensuring accessibility and usability across platforms.
• Security Features: High-level security protocols to protect data and privacy of users.

User Engagement:

• Interactive Dashboards: Utilization of data from the BMS to provide interactive and educational dashboards.
• Networking Opportunities: Features to support community building, such as forums, contact forms, and newsletter sign-ups.

Project Timeline:

• The project is expected to be completed within 45 days, with key milestones for design approval, development, testing, and launch.