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Staff narrows website vendor list; AI chatbot added to RFI, demos next week
Summary
City staff updated the parks advisory committee that RFIs for the website redesign now include an AI chatbot and that two vendors have been shortlisted; demos are scheduled next week and staff expects to have a vendor under contract by March.
City staff told the parks advisory committee the request for information (RFI) for the city website redesign has been updated to include an AI chatbot and that two vendors have been shortlisted for demonstrations next week, with a target to have a vendor under contract by March.
“Roger’s joined us on week 2 here…we have narrowed it down to two vendors. They’re doing demos next week…and they hope to have them under contract, by March,” a staff presenter said, describing coordination with the city’s assistant city manager and public works. Staff said earlier recommendations from the advisory board were referenced in the latest redesign documents.
Board members discussed whether the committee should meet the vendor after selection; staff said those logistics will be decided with the city manager and that the board may request face‑to‑face demos. The committee emphasized interest in seeing draft pages and demonstrations before final contract approval.
Provenance: The website RFI update, inclusion of the AI chatbot, vendor demo schedule and expected contract timing were discussed in the unfinished business and website segments.
