WD-16447 - USA (Virginia) - Website Hosting, Design, Development, Implement and Migration Using WordPress CMS - Deadline February 3,2027

(1) Vendor needs to provide website hosting, design, development, implement and migration using wordpress content management system.– Develop and implement a new Tourism Corporation website (the “website”), to include all aspects of the strategy, tools, and processes used to make the website functional and effective (the “solution”).– Develop website using the latest version of the WordPress platform, including PHP and any related front and back–end programming frameworks, including but not limited to: Javascript, JQuery, etc.– Ensure the solution utilizes database and backup features included with WPEngine–managed hosting solution, including any technical features provided by that host such as security infrastructure, analytics, etc.– Catalog all page templates, widgets/modules, forms, search functionality, navigation structures, and third–party tools using content inventory provided by agency , Google Search Console reports (404 etc.), and current redirect list.– Provide at least three (3) design concepts using the current site pages: home page, things–to–do landing page, a business listing, a blog page, region page, and locality page. – Contractor shall utilize current best practices for User Interface (“UI”) and User Experience (“UX”) design and adhere to all brand standards regarding colors, fonts, etc., unless otherwise approved by staff in writing (email is acceptable). – Contractor shall not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools when creating any image or graphic content for the site. – Contractor shall adhere to a mobile–first, responsive design. (2) A Mandatory Pre–bid meeting will be held on December 08, 2026.