About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Blanco, Texas, seeks qualified firms, agencies, or individuals to deliver marketing services and website management for its visitors, events, and businesses website. The selected partner will manage the VisitBlancoTexas.com platform, execute cost-effective marketing strategies, implement content migration and redesign efforts, promote local events, and maintain brand alignment across digital media to drive tourism and overnight stays. Eligible bidders must be United States onshore organizations capable of offsite performance. Bidders must submit proposals either as a single electronic PDF file via email or as a sealed physical package by November 13, 2026. The buyer established a question deadline of October 30, 2026, and anticipates awarding the contract on November 19, 2026. Evaluation will depend on vendor experience, qualifications, and proposed cost based on an annual base fee and add-on rates.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The City of Blanco, Texas
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-RFP-004
Scope of work
- Collaborate to create or update brand visual identity and website design
- Produce approved functional requirements document, sitemap, and interactive prototypes
- Audit, validate, migrate, consolidate, rewrite, redirect, archive, or remove content
- Update and maintain core website pages and relevant subpages
- Develop a marketing plan promoting City brand and events to residents and visitors
- Guide visual direction using a mobile-first responsive design system
- Upload quality-assured content, media, and documents
- Maintain accessible calendar of community events, festivals, activities, and special occasions
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and qualifications | Not specified |
| Proposed methodology | Not specified |
| Cost | Not specified |
| Ability to meet timelines | Not specified |
| References | Not specified |
| Quality assurance procedures | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience with website and platform management
- Experience with traditional and digital marketing
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners, vendors, the City, and the community
- References from similar projects
Documents to include with your response
- Company Information
- Experience and Qualifications description
- References (minimum of three)
- Project Approach including workflow, methodology, timeline, and quality control
- Pricing quote for Website and Platform Management
- Pricing quote for Marketing Services
Key dates
- RFP Issued
- 21 October 2026 2026
- Questions Due
- 30 October 2026
- Proposal Deadline
- 13 November 2026
- Anticipated Award Date
- 19 November 2026
- Anticipated Project Start
- 01 December 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or mailed/physical sealed submission
- Instructions
- Email one PDF file under 10MB to the City Secretary or deliver sealed envelope/box to 300 Pecan Street, Blanco, Texas 78606.
Contract details
- Funding
- Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue