Tourism Website Design, Development & Maintenance

Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Tourism Website Design, Development & Maintenance project focused on creating an updated version of VisitFlagler.com. The procurement involves selecting a web development firm with extensive tourism industry expertise to design and launch a cutting-edge, fully responsive website with mobile-friendly capabilities. Required deliverables include user-centric navigation, filterable listings and events calendars, a robust content management system, integration with booking systems and third-party tools, and migration of existing content while preserving SEO value. Proposers must demonstrate experience by submitting at least three sample websites from the past five years in tourism, hospitality, or destination marketing sectors. The evaluation will be conducted using four equally weighted criteria: Relevant Experience and Tourism Expertise (25%), Strategic and Creative Approach (25%), Technical Capabilities and UX Design (25%), and Cost/Fee Proposal (25%). Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of January 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., proposal due date of January 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., and an evaluation meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

The contract opportunity includes local vendor preference provisions and requires compliance with various state-mandated certifications, including Drug Free Workplace, Non-Collusion, and Human Trafficking Attestation. Proposing firms must maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $2,000,000, cyber liability of $500,000, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000. The initial contract term is three years with potential for two optional one-year renewals, contingent upon mutual written agreement and Board approval. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires integration with existing economic development department microsites and current website content. Payment terms provide for full compensation within forty-five days of invoice receipt, with the County exempt from federal excise and Florida sales tax. The website must meet stringent performance standards, including Google Lighthouse scores of 90 or higher, WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance, and HTTPS security with SSL certificates, though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents.