Tourism Website Design, Development & Maintenance

Background
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide services in the area of Website Design and Development for VisitFlagler.com, which serves the tourism development department known to consumers as Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches.

The project aims to elevate Flagler County as a viable and sustainable place to live, work, and visit, while connecting people with experiences that inspire positive contributions within their communities. The updated website should incorporate best practices in the travel and tourism industry, utilize cutting-edge technology, and deliver solutions that are search-friendly, AI-friendly, performance-driven, and secure.

Work Details
The selected firm will be responsible for designing, developing, and launching an updated version of VisitFlagler.com. This includes:
1) Migrating existing content from the current site;
2) Incorporating new content;
3) Ensuring the website is optimized for search engines and AI;
4) Implementing security measures;
5) Considering the economic development department's micro-site as part of the overall project. The proposal must demonstrate a strong background in tourism industry web development.

Period of Performance
The project is expected to commence upon contract award and continue until the successful launch of the updated website. Specific timelines will be detailed in the project timeline provided in the solicitation.

Place of Performance
The work will primarily take place at the contractor's location but must adhere to specifications relevant to Flagler County, Florida.

Bidder Requirements
Proposals are encouraged from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VBE). Local vendors are given preference in procurement processes. Bidders must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws including business licenses and registrations.