Montgomery County Department of Economic Development Website Redesign RFP (2026): Scoring and Budget
Closed September 17, 2026. The Montgomery County Department of Economic Development in Virginia wanted its text-heavy website, last redesigned in 2012, rebuilt for businesses and site selectors.
What decided it
CivicPlus was required, which narrowed the field to vendors who build in it. Cost was 20% and the three 25% criteria carried the score. Paper copies and a SAM.gov registration favored vendors used to government bids. No budget was stated.
Who it suited
Best suited to a studio with comparable project experience, three references, insurance in place and the required license or certification. Estimated budget: $35K–$60K. Qualifications and experience carried the most weight, at 25% of the score.
At a glance
- Organization: Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
- Location: Christiansburg, Virginia, USA
- Sector: Tourism and economic development
- Project: Economic Development Website Redesign
- Budget: Est. $35K–$60K
- Platform: CivicPlus
- Contract: Award through completion, with four one-year renewal options
- How to submit: Sealed paper copies plus a USB copy, delivered to the county
Key dates
- Released: August 13, 2026
- Pre-proposal conference: August 27, 2026
- Questions due: August 31, 2026
- Proposals due: September 17, 2026
What they asked for
- A modern, mobile-strong, visually engaging site
- Showcase of target industries and available sites and buildings
- Robust site search
- Content review and migration help
- WCAG 2.1 AA, Virginia and ADA Title II accessibility
- ArcGIS, Monsido and social media integration
- Demographic data in infographic form
How proposals were scored
- Qualifications and experience: 25
- Method and plan for services: 25
- Capability and capacity: 25
- Cost: 20
- References: 5
What it took to bid
- Build in CivicPlus
- Three recent references, preferably similar clients
- Accessibility conformance certification or roadmap
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and debarment certification
- Professional liability insurance of $1M per occurrence
