When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $28,750.

It was issued by Vancouver Island Economic Alliance. The work is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Web development agency experienced with WordPress and enterprise-scale content platforms. Proven expertise in SEO, Generative Engine Optimization, schema markup, and AI search visibility. Experience delivering investment attraction, economic development, government, or destination websites. Capabilities in GIS integration, responsive multimedia, photography, videography, and content optimization. Strong expertise in website security, hosting, migration, performance optimization, and accessibility. Able to create scalable design systems and provide stakeholder training and launch support.

WordPress Website Design, Development, Hosting and Migration Services (Due September 15, 2026)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

British Columbia, CanadaPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 15, 2026

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SUMMARY

This project seeks a vendor to design, develop, host, deploy, and migrate a WordPress-based regional investment and economic development website. The solution must integrate SEO, AI search optimization, GIS, multimedia, security, performance, and a scalable visual design system.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified web development firm
Proponents with an established presence on Vancouver Island or collaboration with Vancouver Island-based firms are encouraged
Must provide two or more client references for comparable projects
Must demonstrate ability to design, develop, and launch a new digital platform
Must provide a detailed cost breakdown
Must include a post-launch warranty period
Must provide a description of the proposed CMS and technical approach

BUDGET

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$28,750

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: August 2026

Proponent Selected: Late September 2026

Project Kickoff: Late September 2026

Website Architecture & Design: September–October 2026

Beta Website Launch: October 2026

Content Refinement & Final Development: October–December 2026

Final Website Launch: January 2027

Issuing Agency

Vancouver Island Economic Alliance

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will provide website planning, design, development, implementation, testing, hosting, deployment, migration, launch, and training services using an open-source content management system, with WordPress preferred unless another platform offers compelling advantages. The website will serve as a primary regional gateway for investment, trade, supply chain development, and strategic economic partnerships, while functioning as an active marketing, storytelling, and investment-attraction tool.

Search engine optimization and Generative Engine Optimization for AI-driven search platforms must be integrated throughout discovery, information architecture, design, and development. Requirements include performance and page-speed optimization, image optimization, SSL implementation, XML sitemap generation, metadata management, spam protection for public forms, GIS integration, metadata architecture, schema markup, FAQ schema, an llms.txt file, and citation-friendly content structures.

The work will also include photography direction and optimization, videography integration and adaptive delivery, and the development of a modern visual identity suitable for investors, industry, government, Indigenous nations, and strategic partners. The website should include a reusable design system with page templates, typography, color palette, buttons, cards, icons, and other interface components, while supporting future expansion without significant redesign or redevelopment.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $28,750.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Vancouver Island Economic Alliance. The work is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Web development agency experienced with WordPress and enterprise-scale content platforms
Proven expertise in SEO, Generative Engine Optimization, schema markup, and AI search visibility
Experience delivering investment attraction, economic development, government, or destination websites
Capabilities in GIS integration, responsive multimedia, photography, videography, and content optimization
Strong expertise in website security, hosting, migration, performance optimization, and accessibility
Able to create scalable design systems and provide stakeholder training and launch support

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