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The Virginia Oyster Trail (VOT) is currently accepting proposals for your services on Website Redesign & Enhancement. The Virginia Oyster Trail is nonprofit dedicated to increasing the awareness of the benefits oysters have on local economies in the Commonwealth of Virginia with emphasis on community development, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurial growth, health attributes, and cultural integration of Virginia’s distinctive aquaculture and coastal way of life through visitor-directed “journey of discovery” educational programs highlighting participating watermen, aqua-artisan, and aquaculture businesses.

The desired start date for the project is August 15, 2024 with a tentative duration of seven (7) months and ending on or about March 14, 2025.

Purpose. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from various candidates, conduct a fair evaluation based on the prescribed criteria, and select the candidate(s) who is/are the best fit for the project. The Virginia Oyster Trail reserves the right to award contract(s) as it sees fit and to the bidder or bidders of its choosing when and how it deems appropriate.

Nature and Purpose of Work

1. The primary purpose of this project is to enhance the usability, design, and functionality of the Virginiaoystertrail.com website. This involves addressing general and specific concerns related to user experience, accessibility, performance, content management, and overall site optimization. The goal is to create a more user-friendly, visually appealing, and efficient website that effectively serves its users and stakeholders.

1. The current design platform being used is Expression Engine, however, the contractor is encouraged to propose a change in design platform if they see fit or have experience in alternate platforms they feel would better meet the needs of the Virginia Oyster Trail as outlined in the Scope of Work.

RFP Deadline: July 31, 2024 by 11:59PM EST