Website RFP 2026

The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is seeking a qualified firm with full stack website development expertise to develop and implement a new website that replicates and improves upon the current design. The project focuses on a combination of design, technical requirements, and content migration, with a specific emphasis on WordPress. Key technical requirements include optimizing for Core Web Vitals with a minimum score of 75 for both desktop and mobile, maintaining SEO integrity through the preservation of URL structures and 301 redirects, and implementing technical optimizations such as image lazy loading, minification of CSS/JS, and server-side caching. The contractor must also ensure the preservation of page headings, metadata, internal links, and image alt text during migration. The contract is a fixed-price agreement with an initial period of performance extending from execution through three months after the website launch. Proposals must be submitted as a hard copy in a three-ring binder along with eight electronic copies on flash drives; electronic-only submissions will not be considered. Evaluation is based on a point system focusing on the technical demonstration, compensation proposal, and the qualifications of assigned personnel, with additional points awarded to VDSBSD-certified small businesses. Mandatory requirements include the submission of a State Corporation Commission Form and a Small Business Utilization Plan. The selected contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 aggregate, and adhere to strict confidentiality and non-discrimination policies.