Consumer Website Design, Development, Build, Operate, Migration and Improve Services Using Drupal CMS

February 9th, 2026: RFP public announcement

February 20th, 2026: Deadline for agencies to submit Intent to Bid and Questions

March 6th, 2026: Posting of Q&A on website

March 24th, 2026: Deadline for the agencies to submit proposal

March 31st, 2026: Compliance review completed – Committee review begins

Week of April 13th, 2026: Finalists selected and notified

Week of April 20th, 2026: Discovery/Pre-Calls with qualified proposers (if applicable)

Week of May 11th, 2026: Management conducts oral interviews

Week of May 18th, 2026: Selected proposer announced – contract negotiations begin

July 1st, 2026: Commencement date of new contract

A premier travel destination in California is seeking experienced vendors to provide comprehensive consumer website design, development, build, operation, migration, and improvement services utilizing the Drupal content management system. The objective is to create a mobile-first, AI-integrated website platform that inspires and assists global consumers in planning their trips, serving as the central digital hub within a diverse and non-linear travel ecosystem that includes paid media, search, social platforms, email, AI interfaces, maps, and partner channels.

Vendors will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the website, including digital and website design strategies (such as CaaS design and implementation), Drupal back-end development, content migration, and project oversight. The website must support travelers before, during, and after their booking experiences, balancing compelling brand storytelling with user-focused trip planning features. Design priorities include delivering an engaging brand experience through function and user experience, integrating editorial, visual, and data-driven content into scalable, easy-to-use templates, and enhancing discoverability through structured content, entities, and metadata optimized for SEO and AI platforms.

This opportunity is ideal for digital agencies with strong expertise in Drupal, website design, and integrating brand strategy into practical and inspiring digital solutions. The contract is expected to run for one year.